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Russia's State Duma passes bill to create state messaging app as it considers blocking WhatsApp
(kyivindependent.com)
this post was submitted on 11 Jun 2025
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Why block a popular messenger that has no e2ee by default and shady custom e2ee that doesn't even sync between multiple devices users can optionally use? Sounds counterproductive
Telegram syncs between devices for me. ๐คทโโ๏ธ Not sure what you mean.
(Yes, I'm in the middle of transitioning away from Telegram. Just gotta export my data first.)
I meant their supposedly secret chats. Last time I've checked they weren't even available on desktop
Ah, yes. That's correct, sorry I misunderstood you. Yeah that's pretty lame that it doesn't work on desktop. I remember wanting to use that several times.
Because it isn't controlled by Russia.