Russia has started restricting some Telegram and WhatsApp calls, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases, the digital development ministry said on Wednesday.

Russian authorities announced Wednesday they were “partially” restricting calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet. In a statement,

Russian authorities are taking measures to partially restrict calls on Telegram and WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Meta Platforms, Interfax news agency said, citing Russia's telecoms watchdog. President Vladimir Putin last month signed a law authorizing the development of a state-backed messaging app integrated with government services,