Telegram has initiated legal proceedings to establish a physical representative office in Russia to ensure compliance with the country’s data localization legislation, as reported by Russian media on July 17, 2025. 

Enacted in 2021, the law mandates that information technology firms with over 500,000 Russian users establish a local legal entity, process user data within the domestic jurisdiction, and offer product versions in Russian. Non-compliance may result in advertising restrictions, revenue limitations, or complete service blocking within the Russian Federation.

source: mezha.net

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