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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.

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Russia is restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media apps. Here’s what we know

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Pavel Durov says Russia is restricting Telegram to push users toward a state-made app for surveillance

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Russia has blocked WhatsApp for failing to comply with local laws, Kremlin says

Russia has blocked popular messaging service WhatsApp for failing to abide by Russian legislation, the Kremlin was quoted as saying by AFP on Thursday.

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Russian govt attempts to block Meta's WhatsApp, promotes state-backed app

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Russia Blocks Meta's WhatsApp Messaging Service: Report

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WhatsApp ban in Russia: Here's why messaging app has been ‘fully blocked' by Moscow and what happens next

Telegram, another popular foreign-owned messaging app, has also been hit by efforts to limit its access.

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Russia fully blocks WhatsApp, talks up state-backed alternative

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Russian soldiers rage against Putin’s Telegram ban

Telegram app faces further restrictions, possible fines as Russian authorities clamp down

The Telegram messaging app faces fines of up to 64 million roubles ($0.82 million) in eight upcoming Russian court hearings, state news agency RIA reported on Tuesday,

Agence France-Presse on MSN

Moscow chokes Telegram as it pushes state-backed rival app

Russia's internet watchdog on Tuesday announced it was throttling the Telegram messenger platform for alleged violations of Russian law, as Moscow tries to push Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service.

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The Telegram App Has a New Look, and a Weird New Feature

You can now "craft" gifts within the chat app for some reason.

Tempo.co English

Telegram CEO Vows to Fight for App Amid Russia Pressure

Telegram's CEO said he will not be fazed by Russian attempts to limit access to the popular messaging app used by newsmakers of all kinds.

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Pavel Durov Vows Telegram Will Defend Privacy And Freedom As Russia Imposes Fines, Restrictions: 'Iran Tried The Same Strategy...'

On Tuesday, Telegram founder Pavel Durov hit back at Russian authorities as Moscow tightens its grip on foreign apps. Russia Clamps Down On Telegram Over Privacy Russia's communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor,

Moscow restricts Telegram as it pushes rival state-backed messaging app

From February 9, Russian users of the messaging and call app Telegram began reporting access issues. Russian authorities have denounced Telegram's alleged lack of action against its use for 'criminal and terrorist purposes.