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Telegram Faces Fines, Restrictions Amid Russian Compliance Crackdown

2/12/2026

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Roskomnadzor confirmed restrictions on Telegram for failing to comply with local laws.
Users reported significant issues with sending videos and photos.
A Moscow court fined Telegram 10.8 million rubles for not blocking banned content.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said action would continue until Telegram adheres to regulations.
Russian officials urged citizens to switch to the MAX messenger for better security.

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Roskomnadzor confirmed restrictions on Telegram for failing to comply with local laws.
Users reported significant issues with sending videos and photos.
A Moscow court fined Telegram 10.8 million rubles for not blocking banned content.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said action would continue until Telegram adheres to regulations.
Russian officials urged citizens to switch to the MAX messenger for better security.