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Photo Illustration - Max, The Russian Messaging App

The Max logo appears on a smartphone screen with the Russian flag in the background. Max is the official Russian messaging app developed by VK (VKontakte), presented as a sovereign alternative to Western platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp in a context of geopolitical tensions in Creteil, France, on February 16, 2026. (Photo Illustration by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#13331196
Date Taken	16 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto
Category	Science and Technology
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto

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