Russia's WhatsApp Ban: Echoes of Nepal's Gen-Z Uprising? Putin's Dilemma

• Russia intensifies efforts to ban WhatsApp, citing security concerns and alleged use in terrorist activities.
• WhatsApp alleges Russian government is blocking the app, potentially affecting private conversations of over 100 million users.
• Meta (WhatsApp's parent company) must comply with Russian laws and engage in dialogue for the app to function normally.
• The situation draws parallels to Nepal's Gen-Z movement, where social media bans fueled youth resentment and led to a government's fall.
• While circumstances differ, a WhatsApp ban in Russia could lead to widespread dissatisfaction among youth who rely on it for daily life.