Moscow, Feb 10, 2026 (AFP) - Moscow restricts Telegram for 'violating' Russian law

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Russia's internet watchdog on Tuesday announced it was throttling the Telegram messenger platform for alleged violations of Russian law, as Moscow tries to push Russians to use more tightly controlled domestic online services. The Roskomnadzor agency said it will "continue to introduce phased restrictions" on Telegram, saying it was not complying with rules requiring foreign platforms to host Russian user data on servers located inside the countr......

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