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The throttling of the communication app Telegram endangers what remains of the country’s free internet.
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Telegram throttling endangers free Russian internet
Confidence Score
0.950
Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "app": "Telegram",
    "event": "Russia-Ukraine War",
    "location": "Russia"
}
Subject Tags
Technology Internet
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a1164b92-f26a-4b49-90d4-024841d238e7
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM (6 months ago)

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Russia Further Restricts Telegram, Escalating Internet Clampdown
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/world/europe/telegram-throttled-internet-russia.html

Russia is further restricting the Telegram app, impacting millions of users. This is part of a broader crackdown on the free internet, driven by the war in Ukraine and a push for state control. The move is seen as an attempt to extend Kremlin control over online information.

Russia Ukraine War Telegram Internet Censorship Freedom of Speech Vladimir Putin Roskomnadzor

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