Russian authorities have announced partial restrictions on calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp. This is part of a long-standing effort to control the internet.

In a latest crackdown on freedom of speech, Russia has restricted messaging apps WhatsApp and Telegram, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share information with law enforcement

Russian authorities are taking measures to restrict some calls on Telegram and WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Meta Platforms , Russia's Interfax news agency cited Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor as saying on Wednesday.