Tag: Roskomnadzor

Government Censorship Attempts on Telegram: Case Studies and Responses

Russia is throttling Telegram to force users onto a state-controlled app called Max. As of March 2026, media transfers are slowed, VPNs are targeted, and a full block is planned for April. This is part of a broader digital crackdown on independent communication.

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Telegram Account Suspension Risks for News Organizations in Russia

In Russia, news organizations using Telegram face state-enforced shutdowns, not just account suspensions. With Telegram under threat of a full block by April 2026, independent journalism is being silenced through infrastructure control.

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