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Klimenko Urges Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

Former Russian presidential internet adviser German Klimenko has urged Telegram founder Pavel Durov to establish official cooperation with the Russian authorities and open a formal Telegram representative office in Russia. Klimenko, who chairs the Digital Economy Development Fund, believes this step would help keep Telegram operating in the country. In his view, Durov should formally […]

Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia

Russian mobile developers warn that the throttling of Telegram could disrupt app release cycles and internal workflows. Fork-Tech innovation director Vladislav Laptev notes that, after foreign platforms left the Russian market, Telegram became a key channel for distributing test builds. Red_mad_robot’s iOS development lead Alexander Tuzovsky adds that Telegram now serves as a central transport […]

Telegram in Russia: Roskomnadzor Begins Slowing Telegram

Russian authorities are moving to slow down Telegram within the country, according to RBC citing unnamed sources. The plan involves partial restrictions that could affect media loading, message attachments, channels, and bots, with some measures already entering effect as of February 10, 2026.  The slowdown is expected to be implemented through traffic filtering and prioritization […]

Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

Telegram for Android receives its biggest interface update to date, introducing a fixed bottom navigation bar for faster one-tap access to chats, settings, profile, and more. The app has been rebuilt for efficiency and improved responsiveness, with an updated search experience and streamlined navigation. In addition to the redesign, a new crafting system lets users […]

Telegram Adds “Cooling-Off” Period to Protect Accounts

Telegram is introducing a new security mechanism to reduce the damage from stolen accounts. One key fix closes a bug that allowed attackers to gain access by sending phishing links. The scheme worked like this: a victim was prompted to open a site on Telegram’s official domain, then change a word in the URL and […]

Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android

The new “Liquid Glass” visual effect in the latest Telegram for Android has sparked mixed reactions. Many users dislike the increased transparency, iOS‑style rounded corners, and, most importantly, the removal of the side panel that previously gave quick access to settings and additional accounts. Although there is already a guide on how to tone down […]

Chinese Investor Buys Telegram Username for $2M Record

On February 7, Chinese bidders engaged in a fierce all-day battle for the Telegram username @danbao on the Fragment platform, with the winner paying nearly 170 million rubles—equivalent to $2.2 million USD. This marks the absolute record for username auctions in Fragment history, as verified by “Durov’s Code.” Fragment is a TON-based toolkit for interacting […]

Telegram 12.4 Rolls Out Major Update on Android and iOS

Telegram has updated its Android and iOS apps to version 12.4, bringing a major February feature pack. On Android, the interface has been extensively redesigned: the side menu is replaced by an iOS‑style bottom navigation bar, most pages and UI elements now have rounded corners and a “liquid glass” effect, and the attachments menu in […]

Durov Accuses Le Figaro of Xenophobia

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov called out French media for attempting to discredit him, specifically accusing one of France’s oldest newspapers, Le Figaro, of xenophobia. He objected to their repeated use of the label “Le Russe” (“the Russian”) when referring to him in articles. Journalists employed this tag while noting Durov’s support for Elon Musk and […]

Telegram Stories Now Open to All Users

Telegram has rolled out the ability to post Stories to all users this evening, no Premium subscription required—even for accounts linked to Iranian, Russian, and Ukrainian phone numbers. This marks a significant expansion of the feature previously limited to paid subscribers. Some users still report access issues, with the @tginfo editorial team suggesting a gradual […]

    [2026.1.23] Russians Sign Open Letter Urging Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

    [2026.1.23] Russians Sign Open Letter Urging Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

    Russians Sign Open Letter Urging Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia State Duma's Vladislav Davankov rallies signatures for an open letter to Durov, pressing Telegram to open a Russian…

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    2026-01-23 Create
    [2026.1.16] Not All Russian Agencies Have Fully Moved from Telegram to Max

    [2026.1.16] Not All Russian Agencies Have Fully Moved from Telegram to Max

    Not All Russian Agencies Have Fully Moved from Telegram to Max Some EMERCOM regional offices, including Dagestan, Sverdlovsk, and Orenburg, returned to Telegram after announcing a move to Max, now…

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    2026-01-16 Create
    [2025.12.31] Russian Lawmaker Pushes to Classify Telegram Channels as Media to Combat Fake News

    [2025.12.31] Russian Lawmaker Pushes to Classify Telegram Channels as Media to Combat Fake News

    Russian Lawmaker Pushes to Classify Telegram Channels as Media to Combat Fake News Duma's Andrei Svintsov calls for treating Telegram channels as media to fight fakes, predicting 2026 blocks for…

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    [2025.12.30] Telegram Android 12.3 Beta Unveils Major Interface Overhaul

    [2025.12.30] Telegram Android 12.3 Beta Unveils Major Interface Overhaul

    Telegram Android 12.3 Beta Unveils Major Interface Overhaul Telegram Android 12.3 Beta removes sidebar, moves key sections to bottom nav, adds quick account switch, persistent search bar, and updated Settings…

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    Legal Expert Warns of Penalties for Illegal Telegram Usernames in Russia

    Legal Expert Warns of Penalties for Illegal Telegram Usernames in Russia

    A Russian legal expert has warned that using an illegal or extremist-related nickname in Telegram can lead to serious administrative and even criminal penalties. Lawyer Mikhail Salkin told NEWS.ru that…

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    [2025.11.14] France Ends Travel Ban on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov

    [2025.11.14] France Ends Travel Ban on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov

    France Ends Travel Ban on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov French authorities fully lifted Pavel Durov’s travel ban amid an ongoing probe into Telegram’s moderation and alleged misuse by criminal actors.…

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    Russia’s Roskomnadzor Sets Mandatory Registration Rules for Telegram Channels with 10,000+ Subscribers

    Russia’s Roskomnadzor Sets Mandatory Registration Rules for Telegram Channels with 10,000+ Subscribers

    Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) has formalized mandatory registration procedures for Telegram channel owners with audiences exceeding 10,000 subscribers, based on Federal…

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    [2025.9.30] Telegram Bloggers’ Income to Rise 44% in 2025

    [2025.9.30] Telegram Bloggers’ Income to Rise 44% in 2025

    Telegram Bloggers' Income to Rise 44% in 2025 Telegram bloggers’ average monthly income is set to grow 44% in 2025, led by paid subscriptions and donations, with self-development and psychology…

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    Legal Risks of Anonymous Donations to Telegram Channels Warned by Lawyer

    Legal Risks of Anonymous Donations to Telegram Channels Warned by Lawyer

    A criminal defense lawyer has warned that donating anonymously to Telegram channels can pose serious legal risks. Telegram, a popular messaging app with personal channel management, is widely used for…

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