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Record Message and Foward

Click here to OnlyTG Recorder help center>>> OnlyTG Recorder provides the function to combine message to a record. And you can quickly forward it to other users. Video Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_VXBawJfNU step 1 Start Recorder Bot(@RecordOnBot) and select Language to set language. step 2 Forward messages from other contacts, channels, groups and more to Recorder. Then Recorder will notify you […]

Ukraine Celebrates Ukrainian Drone Attack on Volgograd in Telegram Channels

Ukrainian Telegram channels have been actively discussing—and openly celebrating—the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack on Volgograd since last night. According to Volganet.net, commenters show no restraint in their language, expressing delight at the strike on civilians while eagerly viewing photos and videos shared by Volgograd residents themselves. The early March 4 terrorist attack by […]

Telegram Overtakes WhatsApp as Russia’s Top Messenger

In January 2026, Telegram became the most popular messenger in Russia, overtaking long‑time leader WhatsApp, according to Okkam’s calculations based on Mediascope data. The ranking counts users aged 12+ who accessed a mobile app or desktop web version at least once during the month. Telegram reached 95.978 million users, compared with 89.418 million for WhatsApp, […]

French Justice Minister ‘Offers’ Riviera Sentences for Russians Jailed over Telegram

France has unveiled a tongue‑in‑cheek “humanitarian initiative” for Russian citizens reportedly sentenced for using Telegram, proposing that the first 250 such convicts serve their terms on the French Riviera. According to the plan, a negotiating group has sent a request to Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office to arrange extradition under special conditions. The inmates would be […]

Durov Says Dubai ‘Statistically Safer’ Than Europe, Even Under Missile Fire

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has triggered debate after contrasting safety in Europe with that in Dubai amid rising regional tensions. In a post on X, Durov said he had to leave Dubai for Europe a week earlier and joked that he was now “missing the free fireworks from Iran” while “exposing myself to greater risk.” […]

Novosibirsk Detains At Least 15 at Anti‑Telegram Block Protest

In Novosibirsk, security forces detained at least 15 people during a protest against plans to block Telegram in Russia. Among those detained were rally participants, including RCP(i) member Oleg Metzler, former city council deputy Anton Kartavin, journalists Sergei Oshchepkov and Vitaly Bochkaryov, as well as several bystanders. All were taken to Police Department No. 1 […]

Paid “Typing Effect” for Telegram Bots Can Greatly Cut Developers’ Earnings

Telegram bot developers who enable the new gradual (streaming) answer display — where text appears smoothly as it is generated — will indirectly pay for it through higher commissions. This feature, previously available only to AI bots, became accessible to all bots from March 2026 to make responses look more visually appealing. While Telegram does […]

Novosibirsk Rally in Support of Telegram Shut Down

A planned rally in Novosibirsk on March 1 against the blocking of Telegram and the “forced installation of Max” ultimately did not take place. According to Kommersant, access routes to the protest site near the Globus Theatre were cordoned off with warning tape, with authorities citing an inspection of trees in the adjoining square as […]

Tags, Anti-Copy Chats, GIF Editing and Telegram Login Rolled Out

The latest Telegram update introduces text tags that appear next to users’ names in group chats, allowing members to show their role, job title, apartment number, interests, and more. Group admins can decide whether only they can assign tags or allow members to choose their own, with admin tags always highlighted in color. Telegram also […]

Irkutsk Reverses Approval for Pro-Telegram Rally

The Irkutsk city administration initially approved a rally in support of Telegram and “for a free internet” but later revoked the permit due to “significant public attention” to the event. The demonstration, organized by local Yabloko party leader Grigory Gribenko and activist Pavel Kharitonenko, was set for March 1 with up to 300 participants. Organizers […]

    [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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    [2026.1.6] 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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    [2026.1.5] 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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    [2026.1.4] 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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    [2025.12.30] 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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    2025-12-26 Create
    [2025.12.25] Telegram Founder Durov Accuses Macron of Turning EU into a “Digital Gulag”

    [2025.12.25] Telegram Founder Durov Accuses Macron of Turning EU into a “Digital Gulag”

    Telegram Founder Durov Accuses Macron of Turning EU into a “Digital Gulag” Pavel Durov accused Emmanuel Macron of silencing critics through the EU’s Digital Services Act, calling it a tool…

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    2025-12-25 Create
    [2025.12.24] Telegram’s Fate in Russia Hinges on Durov, Experts Say

    [2025.12.24] Telegram’s Fate in Russia Hinges on Durov, Experts Say

    Telegram's Fate in Russia Hinges on Durov, Experts Say Russians report WhatsApp slowdowns (70-80% since Dec 22); full block possible, says Roskomnadzor. Experts: Telegram's fate depends on founder Pavel Durov…

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    2025-12-24 Create
    [2025.12.23] English “Durov’s Code 2” Labels Telegram Founder a “Cryptopopulist”

    [2025.12.23] English “Durov’s Code 2” Labels Telegram Founder a “Cryptopopulist”

    English "Durov's Code 2" Labels Telegram Founder a "Cryptopopulist" Nikolai Kononov's "The Populist" depicts Durov as a cryptopopulist leading controversial billion-user Telegram, criticized for minimal moderation attracting extremists and enabling…

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    2025-12-23 Create
    [2025.12.22] Telegram Vertical Video Views Cost 36% More in 2025

    [2025.12.22] Telegram Vertical Video Views Cost 36% More in 2025

    Telegram Vertical Video Views Cost 36% More in 2025 Telegram vertical video CPV rose 36.4% to 4.42 rubles in 2025; native formats, employee content, and domestic rivals like VK Clips…

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    2025-12-22 Create
    [2025.12.19] Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls

    [2025.12.19] Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls

    Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls Ukrainians boosted Telegram payments 4x to UAH 30M+/month in 2025; channel subs grew 7.7x since 2021, with businesses using…

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    2025-12-19 Create
    [2025.12.18] Blogs, Video Channels, and News Aggregators Lead Telegram by Reach and Engagement

    [2025.12.18] Blogs, Video Channels, and News Aggregators Lead Telegram by Reach and Engagement

    Blogs, Video Channels, and News Aggregators Lead Telegram by Reach and Engagement MTS AdTech and LiveDune report that blogs, video channels, and news aggregators lead Telegram by reach and engagement,…

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    2025-12-18 Create
    [2025.12.16] AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

    [2025.12.16] AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

    AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure AlphaTON secures 2.23 MW HPC capacity in Sweden's atNorth data center for Telegram ecosystem AI compute, expandable to 4,000…

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    2025-12-16 Create
    [2025.12.15] Telegram Adds Passkey Login, Safe Gift Offers, and Profile Audio for Stories

    [2025.12.15] Telegram Adds Passkey Login, Safe Gift Offers, and Profile Audio for Stories

    Telegram Adds Passkey Login, Safe Gift Offers, and Profile Audio for Stories Telegram’s update adds secure passkey logins without SMS, escrow‑based gift purchase offers using Stars or TON, and a…

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    2025-12-15 Create
    [2025.12.12] Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account

    [2025.12.12] Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account

    Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account After a SIM-swap hack stole his Telegram, Dmitry Zhuravlev says Belarusian IT contacts called “Pasha,” likely Pavel Durov, who…

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    2025-12-12 Create
    [2025.12.11] Telegram Earns at Least $8.1 Million from UFC and Khabib Nurmagomedov Collaborations

    [2025.12.11] Telegram Earns at Least $8.1 Million from UFC and Khabib Nurmagomedov Collaborations

    Telegram Earns at Least $8.1 Million from UFC and Khabib Nurmagomedov Collaborations Telegram’s late‑2025 collaborations with the UFC and Khabib Nurmagomedov, built around Durov’s high‑profile presence in MMA, brought the…

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