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Russian Lawmaker Sees Low Risk of Full Telegram Ban

A full blocking of Telegram in Russia is not being considered because the messenger has established effective working relations with state authorities, according to Andrei Svintsov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies and Communications. He made the comment on January 15 when asked about Telegram’s prospects amid discussions on […]

Not All Russian Agencies Have Fully Moved from Telegram to Max

Not all official agencies in Russia have fully abandoned Telegram in favour of the national messenger Max. In early January 2026, several regional branches of the Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM) announced they were closing their Telegram channels due to a complete “move” to Max, but later returned to the familiar platform. Regional offices in Dagestan, Sverdlovsk, […]

Telegram Suffers Major Outage in Moscow and Surrounding Region

On the morning of January 13, Telegram users in Moscow and the surrounding region experienced a major service disruption. Starting around 08:47 Moscow time, the monitoring service DownDetector recorded a sharp spike in complaints about the messenger’s performance.​ Thousands of people across Russia reported being unable to use key Telegram functions essential for everyday communication […]

Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads

In Kazakhstan, as in many other countries, content monetisation on social networks is no longer reserved for major media brands. New data indicate that Telegram channel authors can now earn substantial income from their content without personally searching for advertisers or handling negotiations. Since monetisation through Yandex Ads launched in 2023, partners of the Yandex […]

Telegram Seeks Top Android Developer via Contest with $1M Salary

Telegram is attracting global Android developers through a high-stakes coding contest, offering a $50,000 prize pool and a potential full-time role at its Dubai office. The winner could earn $1 million annually after tax (over Rs 8 crore), as announced by founder Pavel Durov on X. The Telegram Android Contest 2025 is the exclusive path […]

Telegram Tripled Channel and Group Blocks to 44M in 2025

Telegram’s administration blocked 44.085 million channels and groups last year for violating platform rules—a 170% increase (2.7x) from the previous year. The sharpest rise occurred in Q4, with 17.416 million blocked in three months, surpassing the entire prior year’s total. Among them: over 950,000 channels with child sexual abuse material (up 28.02%) and around 234,000 […]

Mizulina: Up to 40% of Drug Sales in Russia Occur via Telegram

Elena Mizulina, head of the Safe Internet League, stated that up to 40% of illegal drug sales in Russia take place through Telegram. She described the situation as a major social crisis, emphasizing that information about drug sales is openly accessible on the platform — even to children — and that illegal substances can be […]

Telegram Mobile Apps May Leak IP Addresses Through Proxy Setup Links

A security researcher has discovered that Telegram’s mobile apps on Android and iOS may inadvertently expose users’ IP addresses through quick proxy setup links. Unlike unsafe file or link warnings, Telegram automatically connects to proxy servers to check availability—bypassing any security pop-up. This behavior allows attackers to disguise proxy setup links as usernames or harmless […]

Telegram Rolls Out In-App TON Wallet for U.S. Users

Telegram, the popular cross-platform messaging app, has launched TON Wallet integration for U.S.-based users, marking a major step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption worldwide. The official announcement on Telegram’s social channels confirms that American users can now send, receive, and manage crypto assets directly within the app. This seamless in-app functionality eliminates the need for external […]

Telegram Blocks Amazon CloudFront Links with False Spam Errors

Users worldwide are reporting that Telegram blocks messages containing the cloudfront.net domain, a popular Amazon CDN used by countless websites to host media files. Attempting to send such links triggers an error popup: “Sorry, you can only send messages to mutual contacts at the moment.” This message typically indicates a spam-related account restriction, but affected […]

    UkraineWarPosts

    UkraineWarPosts

    UkraineWarPosts is a Telegram channel focused on breaking news about the Ukraine war, delivering fast updates on frontline developments, shelling, casualties, and civilian safety instructions. It aggregates frontline reports from across Ukraine, making it a key source for those following the conflict closely. The channel’s content predominantly reflects the Ukrainian…
    War Channel
    Live: Ukraine

    Live: Ukraine

    Live: Ukraine is a Telegram channel focused on real-time coverage of the Ukraine war, delivering fast updates on military actions, statements from President Zelensky, Russian troop mobilization, and battlefield analyses. It aims to provide timely and authoritative information for those following the conflict. The channel clearly supports the Ukrainian perspective,…
    Channel English
    Denys Davydov’s Pilot Blog

    Denys Davydov’s Pilot Blog

    PilotBlog is a Telegram channel run by Denys Davydov, focusing on frontline updates and military analysis of the Ukraine war. The channel is known for detailed and timely reports covering combat progress, tactical shifts, weapon usage, and casualty assessments between Ukrainian and Russian forces. Denys presents the situation through videos,…
    Channel English
    Operativniy ZSU – Оперативний ЗСУ

    Operativniy ZSU – Оперативний ЗСУ

    Operativniy ZSU is a Telegram channel focused on the Armed Forces of Ukraine, providing up-to-date reports on military operations, strikes by aviation, rocket troops, and artillery, as well as frontline combat developments and official statements. The channel covers detailed battlefield updates and official news from Ukrainian military and local authorities.…
    War Channel
    AFU StratCom

    AFU StratCom

    AFU StratCom is the official Telegram channel of the Strategic Communications Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It provides authoritative updates on military operations, frontline developments, official statements, and strategic analyses. The channel aims to inform the public and international community with timely and credible war-related information. The content…
    Channel Ukrainian
    Старше Эдды – Vysoky Govorit

    Старше Эдды – Vysoky Govorit

    Vysoky Govorit is a Russian-language Telegram channel categorized among the so-called “Z-channels,” which hold significant influence in Russia’s social media landscape, especially in covering the Russia-Ukraine war and related political events. The channel primarily presents content from the Russian official perspective, sharing military updates, political commentary, and propaganda materials that…
    Channel Russian
    WarGonzo

    WarGonzo

    WarGonzo is a Russian-language Telegram channel run by journalist and military blogger Semyon Pegov, with over 940,000 subscribers. It is known for its real-time frontline coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war, including combat videos, soldier life, military operations, and political commentary. WarGonzo attracts a large audience with its grassroots reporting style…
    War Channel
    IRNA – Islamic Republic News Agency

    IRNA – Islamic Republic News Agency

    IRNA News Agency is Iran’s official state news agency, established in 1934, serving as a primary government news outlet. Its English Telegram channel @Irna_en, with around 14,000 subscribers, mainly shares news on Iranian domestic and international politics, diplomacy, and military affairs, with a strong focus on Middle Eastern conflicts and…
    Channel English
    Behold Israel with Amir Tsarfati

    Behold Israel with Amir Tsarfati

    Behold Israel is a Telegram channel run by Israeli news commentator and founder of Behold Israel, Amir Tsarfati, with over 610,000 subscribers. The channel focuses on current events and analysis in the Middle East, especially Israel and its neighboring countries’ political and military developments. The content clearly supports the Israeli…
    Channel English
    Resistance News Network

    Resistance News Network

    PalestineResist (Resistance News Network, RNN) is a Telegram channel focused on live updates from the ground in Palestine, especially highlighting statements and activities of armed resistance groups. It shares official statements from groups like the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), and regional actors such as the Syrian…
    Channel English
    GAZA NOW

    GAZA NOW

    Gaza Alan PA is an English-language Telegram channel focused on news and developments related to Gaza and the Palestinian conflict. The channel is considered aligned with Hamas and its supporters, emphasizing Israel’s “daily terrorism” against Palestinians and highlighting Palestinian resistance efforts. It aims to expose the impact and harm of…
    Channel English
    Hezbollah حزب الله الإلكتروني

    Hezbollah حزب الله الإلكتروني

    Electrohizbullah is a Telegram channel affiliated with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, focusing on the group’s military operations, political statements, and post-conflict propaganda. The channel actively participates in Hezbollah’s “victory campaign” following the 2023–2024 Lebanon-Israel conflict, emphasizing the group’s resilience and achievements, portraying itself as Lebanon’s defender. The content strongly supports Hezbollah and…
    War Channel
    Ansarallah_MC – المركز الإعلامي لأنصار الل

    Ansarallah_MC – المركز الإعلامي لأنصار الل

    AnsarAllahMC is the official media Telegram channel of Yemen’s Houthi movement (Ansar Allah). It primarily shares war reports, political statements, and propaganda related to the group’s military operations, attacks against the Saudi-led coalition, political positions, and leadership speeches. The channel clearly supports the Houthi perspective, emphasizing their “just resistance” against…
    Channel Arabic
    Defence Squad

    Defence Squad

    Defence Squad is an official Telegram channel focused on Indian military updates and security affairs, delivering the latest information on Indian Armed Forces operations, counter-terrorism efforts, and regional security situations. The channel shares content in text, images, and videos, covering military actions and strategic deployments along the India-Pakistan border and…
    Channel English
    MEGHUPDATES

    MEGHUPDATES

    MeghUpdates is a Telegram channel with over 62,000 subscribers, targeting audiences in India and worldwide by rapidly delivering major news headlines. The channel covers politics, diplomacy, defense, economy, conflicts, and wars, with a particular focus on India-Pakistan tensions and regional security. It frequently shares official Indian government and military statements,…
    War Channel
    OsintTV

    OsintTV

    OsintTV is a Telegram channel focused on international diplomacy, geopolitics, and aviation, primarily sharing analysis and updates based on open-source intelligence (OSINT). The channel covers a wide range of topics, including military conflicts and political developments across multiple countries, without explicitly declaring allegiance to any particular nation or side. Based…
    Channel English
    BisimchiMedia بیسیمچی مدیا

    BisimchiMedia بیسیمچی مدیا

    Bisimchi Media is a prominent Iran-focused Telegram channel, specializing in war, military affairs, and regional political news. The channel primarily features updates related to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), battlefield videos, propaganda clips, and expert commentary, covering major conflicts and security developments in Iran and the broader Middle East. …
    Iran Channel
    Masaf | مؤسسه مصاف

    Masaf | مؤسسه مصاف

    Masaf is an Iran-focused Telegram channel centered on geopolitics, military affairs, and ideological topics. It mainly shares news, in-depth analysis, and commentary on conflicts in the Middle East and worldwide, covering war developments, international relations, and strategic policies.  The content often reflects a strong political stance aligned with Iran and…
    Channel War
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