Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
BBC • 2/12/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
64d
Age
9
Sources
from cluster
1527
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1527/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1527/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
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- 2026-02-12Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown (current)
AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 9 independent sources
Age: 63 days - proven survivor
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