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Maria Zakharova Comments on France’s Request to Moldova to Censor Telegram Channels

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, expressed no surprise at France’s demand for Moldova to censor Telegram channels ahead of the presidential election.  Zakharova criticized the West for its relentless efforts to undermine other countries, stating, “Who would doubt it? When the West decides to destroy another country, it acts without conscience in […]

Elon Musk Reacts “Wow” to Pavel Durov’s Post on Moldova Telegram Channel Censorship

Elon Musk responded with the single word “Wow” to a post by Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, regarding censorship requests on Telegram channels ahead of Moldova’s presidential election.  Durov revealed that about a year ago, while in Paris, French intelligence agencies approached him through an intermediary with demands to censor several Telegram channels considered […]

Russia Paid Moldovan Orthodox Priests to Create Telegram Channels to Influence Voters Before Election

Reuters reported that Russia financially supported Moldovan Orthodox priests, funding pilgrimages to Moscow and providing prepaid bank cards to them. In exchange, these priests were tasked with creating Telegram channels to influence their parishioners ahead of the Moldovan presidential election and pro-European Union referendum scheduled for November 2024.  Journalists interviewed 15 clergy members and analyzed […]

Pavel Durov Refuses Moldova Request to Censor Telegram Channels Ahead of Election

Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, revealed that about a year ago, while stuck in Paris, he was approached through an intermediary by French intelligence requesting help to censor several Telegram channels at Moldova’s request ahead of its presidential elections.  After reviewing the channels flagged by French and Moldovan authorities, Telegram found some that violated platform rules […]

Russian Military Intelligence and Football Fans Create Telegram Bots to Recruit Saboteurs Abroad

An investigation by Sistema revealed that Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, in cooperation with the Espanyola football fan brigade fighting in Ukraine and neo-Nazi group Topaz, developed Telegram bots to recruit agents abroad for sabotage operations.  In August 2025, a propaganda video promoting the GRU bot featured Soviet imagery and a call for overseas […]

Telegram Emerges as a Powerful Marketing Channel for Fintech Brands

Telegram, the cloud-based messaging and social media platform, is quickly becoming a strong but underutilized marketing channel for fintech and technology brands. With over 2.7 billion downloads and a monthly active user base exceeding 1 billion, Telegram offers unparalleled global reach and user engagement.  Services such as Telegram Ads, mini apps, and built-in payment systems […]

Elabuga Launches Telegram Bot for Efficient Water Supply Service Requests

Elabuga has launched a dedicated Telegram chatbot, “Elabuga Vodokanal,” designed to streamline interactions between residents and the local water utility company, Vodokanal. Developed by JSC SEZ PPT “Alabuga,” the bot allows users to promptly report issues related to central water supply and sewage systems.  All requests submitted via the bot are automatically recorded in the […]

iMe Launches AI Chat 3.0, Empowering Telegram Users with Advanced AI and Crypto Features

iMe, a popular Telegram client with over 17 million downloads, announced the release of AI Chat Update 3.0, a significant upgrade revolutionizing communication, task management, and cryptocurrency handling within Telegram. This update brings powerful AI capabilities such as day planning, fact-checking, instant translation, meme generation, hands-free reading, and seamless Bitcoin transfers comparable to sending photos.  […]

Yandex Alice AI Network Integrates with Max and Telegram Messenger

Yandex’s Alice neural network, powered by the advanced YandexGPT 5.1 Pro model, has been integrated into popular messaging apps Max and Telegram Messenger, making its capabilities accessible to all users. Through dedicated chatbots, users can utilize Alice for tasks such as text and image generation, document analysis, and solving complex multi-step queries through a special […]

Telegram Evolves into Full-Fledged Media Platform in 2025, Expert Says

In 2025, Telegram has evolved from a simple messenger into a comprehensive media platform, with short videos emerging as the dominant format for audience engagement, according to expert Alexey Syrovegin from E-Promo.  Due to restrictions on foreign services in Russia, users have increasingly migrated to domestic platforms. Over the past year, VK Video’s user base […]

    Discover 6 Telegram Channels for Sports in 2025

    Discover 6 Telegram Channels for Sports in 2025

    For sports lovers, staying updated with the latest scores, match analyses, and breaking news is essential. Telegram has become a favorite platform for sport enthusiasts worldwide, offering instant access to…

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