Russia has completely blocked access to Telegram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. Citizens keep looking for ways around, but VPNs are also being targeted.

Russia's internet watchdog on Tuesday announced it was throttling the Telegram messenger platform for alleged legal violations, as Moscow tries to push its citizens into using a more tightly

On Tuesday, Telegram founder Pavel Durov hit back at Russian authorities as Moscow tightens its grip on foreign apps. Russia Clamps Down On Telegram Over Privacy Russia's communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor,

You can now "craft" gifts within the chat app for some reason.

The Telegram messaging app faces fines of up to 64 million roubles ($0.82 million) in eight upcoming Russian court hearings, state news agency RIA reported on Tuesday,

Telegram's CEO said he will not be fazed by Russian attempts to limit access to the popular messaging app used by newsmakers of all kinds.

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