US EditionRussia restricts Telegram in latest push to tighten internet control
Roskomnadzor imposed limits on Telegram’s voice, video, and download speeds, citing fraud and security concerns amid a push to shift users to state app Max with 70 million monthly users.
- Russia's internet watchdog said it was throttling the Telegram messaging platform over alleged legal violations.
- Authorities have repeatedly threatened foreign tech platforms with forced slowdowns or total bans if they fail to comply with Russian regulations requiring data storage within the country.
- Moscow is promoting a state-backed competitor called Max, which integrates messaging with payments and access to government services.
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The restriction could also jeopardize the daily operations of the army and state communications.
Yesterday, restrictions were announced by the Russian internet watchdog. Now, the court has imposed a fine of the equivalent of €112,000.
Russia Moves To Restrict Messaging Platform 'Telegram' Access Nationwide
Russian authorities have begun restricting access to Telegram, one of the country’s most widely used messaging platforms, according to CNN. Officials say the move is meant to protect citizens and combat criminal and terrorist activity. Russia’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, accused Telegram of failing to remove prohibited content and said restrictions will remain until alleged violations are addressed. Russia is restricting access to T…
Russia on Monday and Tuesday restricted the functionality of the social network Telegram. Users, including soldiers, complained that the move was restricting their communication at the front. The censorship agency Roskomnadzor confirmed the throttling of Telegram to the Russian newspaper Kommersant.
Kremlin says curbs on Telegram app are a result of its non-compliance with the law
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the Telegram messenger app had to comply with Russian law and that the state communications regulator was obliged to act if Telegram did not respond to its requests.
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