Telegram censorship has backfired, Pavel Durov says. Political pressure intensifies. Telegram is rolling out new AI-powered ...

Messaging apps, social media, and independent news platforms have all faced pressure. Telegram, one of the most popular messaging services in Russia, has been a particular focus. On February 9 and 10, ...

Should Russians expect a total blocking of Telegram, and if so, when? The Kremlin-affiliated media outlets and Telegram channels reported over the past few days that the messenger will be fully shut ...

"When authorities interfere with platforms used by journalists and the public to share news, they not only hinder reporting but also leave citizens isolated from reliable information, undermining the ...

(CNN) — Russian authorities have begun restricting access to Telegram, one of the country’s most popular social media apps, as the government continues to push everyday Russians toward its own tightly ...