Russia restricts Telegram, disrupting communications

Russia's communications watchdog slowed and partially blocked Telegram nationwide, saying the app failed to address regulatory violations, while critics warned the move could disrupt military and public communications.

The Guardian

Russian crackdown on Telegram app prompts rare criticism from soldiers, pro-war bloggers and officials

Critics say restricting social media app risks harming communications between state, military units and public A Russian crackdown on the Telegram social media app risks damaging its own army, pro-war bloggers have warned, as the platform’s founder refused to bend to pressure from Moscow. Russia’s communications watchdog said on Wednesday that the app - used by more than 60 million Russians each day - would begin slowing nationwide, accusing it of failing to address earlier regulatory violations. Continue reading. . .

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Die Presse

Now Putin also aims to cripple Telegram

The authorities threaten to block the popular messaging app Telegram. The Kremlin wants to promote its state messenger Max and could seriously pursue total Internet control.

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Financial Times

Russia blocks Meta’s WhatsApp messaging service

Move follows months of pushing users to state-controlled app

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Der Standard

Russia against Telegram: "How are we supposed to fight? With carrier pigeons?"

After WhatsApp, the country's most important messenger is now in the authorities' crosshairs, with far-reaching consequences for citizens, businesses and even their own security.