Russia Regulates Foreign Messaging Apps


Russia Regulates Foreign Messaging Apps

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Russia Regulates Foreign Messaging Apps

A new law may soon be in Russia. It is about using messaging apps and online sites. The law will be looked at this Friday by the government.

The law is called “Protecting Internet Users”. It wants to keep people safe online. It will protect them from bad people and wrong information.

People using foreign apps may get a fine. The fine could be 10,000 rubles. This includes chatting, posting, and using the apps in any way.

A person who helped write the law spoke about it. He said it is for people's safety. He wants to keep everyone safe from online danger.

He said it is like stopping people from riding on trains. Riding on trains is dangerous and has a fine. This law wants to stop people from doing unsafe things online.


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What is the new law in Russia about?

It is about using messaging apps and online sites.

What could happen to people using foreign apps?

They may get a fine of 10,000 rubles.

Why was the law created?

It was created to keep people safe from online danger.


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