Russia throttles Telegram, nationwide outages

Russia Further Restricts Telegram, Escalating Internet Clampdown

The throttling of the communication app, used by more than 100 million Russians, endangers what remains of the country’s free internet.

Russia: Kremlin restricts access to Telegram

Telegram is an important communications channel in Russia, but now authorities are throttling access to the messenger. However, the measures have apparently also slowed a state-backed provider.

Telegram restricted in Russia: Pavel Durov denounces the 'restriction of citizens' freedom'

"Restricting citizens' freedom is never the right solution," says the businessman in a post published on his Telegram channel.

Internetzensur: Russland will Kommunikation über Telegram-App einschränken

Messaging app: Russia announces restrictions for Telegram Messenger

Russia's media regulator accuses Telegram of not deleting prohibited content. Users in Russia report connectivity problems with the app, which is very popular there.