Russia blocks WhatsApp, slows Telegram
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Russian authorities moved to restrict major messaging apps, blocking Meta’s WhatsApp and slowing access to Telegram nationwide, citing alleged regulatory violations.
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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
Russia restricts Telegram, Russian MP claims it's for "the defence of the information frontline.”
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February 11, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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