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Russian Regional Emergency Services Exit Telegram

Official agencies and departments are increasingly abandoning Telegram, with regional branches of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) leading the trend. According to PrimaMedia on January 6, EMERCOM offices in Primorsky Krai and Sverdlovsk Oblast have announced they are ceasing channel operations. Primorsky EMERCOM’s final post on January 5 expressed regret: “The moment of change […]

Durov’s Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov shared a belated Christmas message on X nearly two weeks after the holiday. “This year, I wish you less — less information, less food, less entertainment, less communication, less stimulation,” he wrote. “You already have too much of all that, and it stands in the way of your serenity, […]

Telegram Source Denies Russian Dependency Amid $500M Bond Freeze Claims

A source close to Telegram refuted Financial Times reports to Durov’s Code, clarifying that $500 million in blocked bonds do not indicate Russian dependency due to sanctions. The FT article claimed sanctions on Russia’s National Settlement Depository (NSD) immobilized the bonds. However, the source specifies these refer to a 2021 bond issuance, largely repaid by […]

Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

Telegram founder Pavel Durov firmly denied any financial reliance on Russia amid reports of frozen bonds. “No Russian investors participated in our recent $1.7 billion bond issuance. The old 2021 bonds are mostly repaid and pose no issues,” he stated. Durov emphasized that bondholders hold no voting rights or shareholder status, adding, “I am the […]

Dagestan EMERCOM Closes Telegram Channel, Shifts to MAX and VK

The Republic of Dagestan branch of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) is shutting down its official Telegram channel. The press service expressed gratitude to readers for their trust and support over the years. Moving forward, the primary platforms for news, updates, and announcements will be the ministry’s channels on MAX, VK, OK, and Rutube. […]

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

Western sanctions have frozen $500 million of Telegram’s bonds held in Russia’s central securities depository, exposing the messaging app’s lingering financial ties to Moscow despite founder Pavel Durov’s efforts to cut connections. Telegram recently issued $1.7 billion in bonds in May to repurchase existing debt, including most maturing in 2026. However, sources familiar with investor […]

Major Telegram Outage Reported in Yamal Region

A large-scale Telegram outage occurred overnight on January 5, with most user complaints coming from the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (YNAO), according to the monitoring platform Downdetector. Statistics show that Yamal accounted for 15% of all reports, with approximately one in seven complaints linked to Telegram. Users mainly reported that the app was completely inaccessible and […]

Telegram Tests Emoji Stake, Its Own Casino-Style Platform

Telegram is testing a new built-in feature called Emoji Stake, which functions similarly to an online casino, according to Durov’s Code. The feature was first discovered in late December 2025 through code analysis but is still under testing and not yet publicly available. Emoji Stake will allow users to place bets using TON, Telegram’s native […]

Kuban Emergency Ministry Stops Updating Its Telegram Channel

The Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) of the Krasnodar Region announced that, starting January 2, it has ceased publishing updates on its official Telegram channel. According to a statement from the regional directorate, all official news, emergency reports, preventive materials, and urgent warnings will now be posted exclusively on the ministry’s channel within the MAX […]

Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

Telegram has released version 12.3 for Android and iOS, bringing AI-powered summaries, new design updates, and improved usability. According to Beta Info, users can now instantly view concise summaries of long posts in channels. The compact version automatically appears at the top of articles opened in Instant View mode. These summaries are generated using open-source […]

    [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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    2026-01-08 Create
    Russian Regional Emergency Services Exit Telegram

    Russian Regional Emergency Services Exit Telegram

    Official agencies and departments are increasingly abandoning Telegram, with regional branches of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) leading the trend. According to PrimaMedia on January 6, EMERCOM offices in…

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    Durov’s Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity

    Durov’s Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity

    Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov shared a belated Christmas message on X nearly two weeks after the holiday. "This year, I wish you less — less information, less food,…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2026-01-08 Create
    [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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    Telegram Source Denies Russian Dependency Amid $500M Bond Freeze Claims

    Telegram Source Denies Russian Dependency Amid $500M Bond Freeze Claims

    A source close to Telegram refuted Financial Times reports to Durov’s Code, clarifying that $500 million in blocked bonds do not indicate Russian dependency due to sanctions. The FT article…

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    Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    Telegram founder Pavel Durov firmly denied any financial reliance on Russia amid reports of frozen bonds. "No Russian investors participated in our recent $1.7 billion bond issuance. The old 2021…

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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
    Dagestan EMERCOM Closes Telegram Channel, Shifts to MAX and VK

    Dagestan EMERCOM Closes Telegram Channel, Shifts to MAX and VK

    The Republic of Dagestan branch of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) is shutting down its official Telegram channel. The press service expressed gratitude to readers for their trust and…

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    2026-01-06 Create
    Telegram’s $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions

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

    Western sanctions have frozen $500 million of Telegram's bonds held in Russia's central securities depository, exposing the messaging app's lingering financial ties to Moscow despite founder Pavel Durov's efforts to…

    NewsPavel Durov
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