MicrosoftEdge / MicrosoftEdge/WebView2Feedback

[Problem/Bug]: RUSSIAN text on US site?!

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Since May 12, 2026.

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Description

What happened?

trying to download from US site and I am faced with RUSSIAN TEXT. Fixed version, download button.

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System language is English. I am located inside the EU. No Russian language on the computer, no Russian language knowledge, never opened any Russian content.

Importance

Important. My app's user experience is significantly compromised.

Runtime Channel

Stable release (WebView2 Runtime)

Runtime Version

No response

SDK Version

No response

Framework

Other

Operating System

Windows 11

OS Version

No response

Repro steps

go to download page, click download

Repros in Edge Browser

No, issue does not reproduce in the corresponding Edge version

Regression

No, this never worked

Last working version (if regression)

No response

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