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In an interview last fall with the podcaster Lex Fridman, Mr. Durov noted that Russians use Telegram not just for personal communication and business activities but also for independent sources of information.
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Russians use Telegram for personal communication business activities and independent information sources
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0.900
Claim Maker
Pavel Durov
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "app": "Telegram",
    "person": "Pavel Durov",
    "activity": "personal communication business activities and independent information sources"
}
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a1164b94-86a3-444a-b529-57237459c13e
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM (2 months ago)

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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.

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