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Russia Introduces Gradual Restrictions Against Telegram

Russia is implementing phased measures against Telegram due to the messenger’s refusal to meet requirements for preventing crimes. This was stated by Artem Sheykhin, Deputy Chairman of the Council for Digital Economy Development under the Federation Council, commenting on recent user complaints about disruptions in video uploads and sends. “Telegram fails to fulfill demands aimed […]

Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

Two-thirds (66%) of small and medium-sized business owners surveyed by Ifros report getting industry news updates primarily from Telegram channels, up 8% from 2022. This reflects Telegram’s growing dominance as a fast, direct news delivery platform for entrepreneurs. Other key sources include news aggregators (64%), TV programs (47%), specialized services like the Federal Tax Service […]

Telegram Emerges as Key Job Search Platform in 2026

Job hunting in 2026 has evolved beyond traditional vacancy websites. Telegram has become one of the primary platforms for recruiting specialists in marketing, sales, and digital fields. Recruiters report that over 60% of marketing, SMM, sales, and digital vacancies first appear directly on Telegram channels and groups. The appeal lies in its speed: employers seek […]

Telegram Underplays User Numbers to Dodge Stricter EU Rules

Telegram is deliberately downplaying its user figures to avoid triggering stricter EU regulations, according to documents obtained by investigative outlet Follow the Money. The messaging service faces mounting pressure from European regulators, which could require hiring thousands of content moderators to combat illegal content if classified as a “very large online platform.” By keeping reported […]

Telegram Becomes Most Downloaded Android App in the Kingdom

Telegram has become the most downloaded Android application in the Kingdom at the start of the New Year, signalling the country’s rapidly evolving digital landscape and the app’s rising influence in daily communication. According to the latest figures from digital intelligence platform Similarweb, the messenger outperformed several long-established apps, reinforcing its expanding role in messaging, […]

Samara Governor Launches Official Telegram Channel

Samara Region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev has launched an official Telegram channel “Fedorishchev. Official” (@fedorishchev_official) to combat fake accounts impersonating him. These fraudulent profiles frequently appear on the messenger for provocative purposes or scams. The channel will be managed by the governor’s press service, publishing updates on Fedorishchev’s activities and the Samara Region government’s work. The […]

Roskomnadzor Keeps Slowing Telegram Over Delay in Blocking Anonymous Channels

A source in the telecom industry has linked Telegram’s recent performance issues in Russia to targeted measures by Roskomnadzor, stressing that these are selective slowdowns rather than a full ban. The source told the Moscow 24 channel that the regulator continues to throttle the messenger because of what it sees as Telegram’s insufficiently prompt blocking […]

No Total Telegram Ban Expected in Russia, Say Officials

Russian authorities are downplaying fears of a full Telegram shutdown, stressing that users in the country will not be left without access to the messenger. The media regulator Roskomnadzor has denied introducing any new nationwide restrictions on Telegram, even though outages and slowdowns have been occurring periodically. Earlier, Moscow media reported that the service had […]

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, […]

    [2026.1.21] Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

    [2026.1.21] Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

    Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs 66% of Russian SMB owners use Telegram channels as main industry news source (up 8% since 2022), surpassing declining traditional media like…

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    2026-01-21 Create
    [2026.1.20] Telegram Underplays User Numbers to Dodge Stricter EU Rules

    [2026.1.20] Telegram Underplays User Numbers to Dodge Stricter EU Rules

    Telegram Underplays User Numbers to Dodge Stricter EU Rules Documents show Telegram minimizes user stats to evade EU's 45M threshold for stricter rules, potentially forcing thousands of content moderators to…

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    [2026.1.19] Samara Governor Launches Official Telegram Channel

    [2026.1.19] Samara Governor Launches Official Telegram Channel

    Samara Governor Launches Official Telegram Channel Samara Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev launched official Telegram channel @fedorishchev_official to counter fake accounts used for scams and provocations. source: nta-pfo.ru Content comes from: https://onlytg.io/telegram-news/samara-governor-launches-official-telegram-channel.html …

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    2026-01-19 Create
    [2026.1.17] No Total Telegram Ban Expected in Russia, Say Officials

    [2026.1.17] No Total Telegram Ban Expected in Russia, Say Officials

    No Total Telegram Ban Expected in Russia, Say Officials Roskomnadzor and State Duma deputies rule out a full Telegram ban in Russia, acknowledging only periodic slowdowns, while experts doubt users…

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    2026-01-17 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
    [2026.1.15] Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads

    [2026.1.15] Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads

    Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads Since 2023, Telegram channel owners have earned over $57 million via Yandex Ads, as business spending on Telegram promotion doubled in…

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    [2026.1.13] Telegram Tripled Channel and Group Blocks to 44M in 2025

    [2026.1.13] Telegram Tripled Channel and Group Blocks to 44M in 2025

    Telegram Tripled Channel and Group Blocks to 44M in 2025 Telegram blocked 44M channels/groups in 2025 (up 170%), including 950K+ child abuse and 234K terrorist ones; daily peak hit 543K…

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    [2026.1.12] Telegram Mobile Apps May Leak IP Addresses Through Proxy Setup Links

    [2026.1.12] Telegram Mobile Apps May Leak IP Addresses Through Proxy Setup Links

    Telegram Mobile Apps May Leak IP Addresses Through Proxy Setup Links Telegram’s Android and iOS apps leak IPs via quick proxy links that auto-connect to servers; low risk but users…

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    [2026.1.9] Telegram Blocks Amazon CloudFront Links with False Spam Errors

    [2026.1.9] Telegram Blocks Amazon CloudFront Links with False Spam Errors

    Telegram Blocks Amazon CloudFront Links with False Spam Errors Telegram erroneously blocks cloudfront.net links with fake spam-ban errors, despite no user restrictions; likely accidental blacklist of Amazon CDN domain. source:…

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    2026-01-09 Create
    [2026.1.8] Durov’s Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity

    [2026.1.8] Durov’s Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity

    Durov's Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity Pavel Durov's late Christmas X post wishes followers "less" of everything for better health and creativity, sparking mixed reactions over its timing…

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    [2026.1.7] Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    [2026.1.7] Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital Pavel Durov denies Telegram's Russian capital dependence: Recent $1.7B bonds had no Russian buyers; old ones mostly repaid. He remains sole shareholder…

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    2026-01-07 Create
    [2026.1.6] Telegram’s $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions

    [2026.1.6] Telegram’s $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions

    Telegram's $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions Western sanctions froze Telegram's $500M bonds in Russia's NSD, hindering debt buybacks despite Durov's push to sever Moscow financial ties. source: ft…

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    2026-01-06 Create
    [2026.1.5] Telegram Tests Emoji Stake, Its Own Casino-Style Platform

    [2026.1.5] Telegram Tests Emoji Stake, Its Own Casino-Style Platform

    Telegram Tests Emoji Stake, Its Own Casino-Style Platform Telegram is testing Emoji Stake, a casino-style feature letting users bet TON tokens and roll dice, hinting at deeper blockchain and gaming…

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    2026-01-05 Create
    [2026.1.4] Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

    [2026.1.4] Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

    Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects Telegram 12.3 adds AI-generated article summaries via Cocoon, Liquid Glass visuals on iOS, relocated media button on Android, and improved…

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    2026-01-04 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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    2025-12-31 Create
    [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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    [2025.12.29] Buy Telegram Stars Early to Avoid Holiday Payment Delays

    [2025.12.29] Buy Telegram Stars Early to Avoid Holiday Payment Delays

    Buy Telegram Stars Early to Avoid Holiday Payment Delays Telegram users are advised to buy Stars early, as server overloads during holidays can cause payment issues when purchasing or gifting…

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    [2025.12.26] Human Rights Council Head Proposes Equating Major Telegram Channels with Media

    [2025.12.26] Human Rights Council Head Proposes Equating Major Telegram Channels with Media

    Human Rights Council Head Proposes Equating Major Telegram Channels with Media Valery Fadeev proposed granting major Telegram channels media-like status with equal rights and responsibilities, urging self-regulation and ethical limits…

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