Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Telegram faces only one problem in Russia: adherence to national legislation. This comes amid mass user complaints starting in December 2025 about service disruptions, confirmed by outage trackers like Sboy.RF, though Roskomnadzor denied imposing new restrictions. On December 18, Moscow’s Tagansky District Court fined Telegram Messenger Inc., along with Twitch and Pinterest, 6 million rubles for failing to comply with agency directives. 

 The ruling highlights ongoing tensions between Telegram and Russian regulators. Putin previously commented positively on the national messenger MAX during a direct line, signaling Russia’s push for digital sovereignty. Users reported persistent issues like media loading delays and connection failures, fueling speculation of throttling despite official denials.

source: cybersport

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