Russia slows Telegram, risking communications

Russian authorities slowed nationwide access to Telegram, saying they sought to protect citizens, while soldiers, pro-war bloggers and other critics warned the move risked disrupting military and public communications.

Reposted by Göran Bolin

Scholar power: 9.2%

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Political science 35%, Communication & Media Studies 30%, Computer science 20%, Law 15%

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🎓 Göran Bolin	20%	21	9.2%

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Steve Rosenberg

@bbcstever.bsky.social

After the Russian authorities restrict access to popular messaging app Telegram, one Russian MP calls the measure ’Defence of the information frontline…one of the components of the battle between Russia and Nato.’ The restrictions are widely reported in today’s Russian papers. #ReadingRussia