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Photo Illustration - Max, The Russian Messaging App
The Max logo appears on a smartphone screen placed on a reflective surface onto which the Russian flag is projected. 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 | #13331214 |
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| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto |
| Category | Science and Technology |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto |
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