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.

Russia plans to restrict some calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, saying the apps don't cooperate with the government to stop "deceit and fraud."

WhatsApp said on Thursday that Russia has started cutting off millions of users from using secure calls on the platform, accusing the Kremlin of trying to crush private communication as it pushes its own government-run apps.