WhatsApp and Telegram have been experiencing disruptions in 34 regions of Russia since October 20, when Roskomnadzor partially restricted access to these messengers without providing details on the reasons.

WhatsApp and Telegram have been experiencing disruptions in 34 regions of Russia since October 20, when Roskomnadzor partially restricted access to these messengers without providing details on the reasons.

@meduzalive 22 Oct 2025, 16:27

In Russia, there are disruptions in the operation of the messaging services WhatsApp and Telegram, which are partially restricted by Roskomnadzor to counteract criminals.

@meduzalive 22 Oct 2025, 11:35

Roskomnadzor announced partial restrictions on the functions of WhatsApp and Telegram due to their use by criminals for fraud.

@mash 22 Oct 2025, 11:30

The Russian Communications Oversight (RKN) has partially restricted the operation of WhatsApp and Telegram due to fraud attacks using these messengers to extort money from Russians.

@bazabazon 22 Oct 2025, 11:13

In Russia, the blockages of the messaging services Telegram and WhatsApp are expanding, covering regions from Stavropol to Buryatia, due to their use for fraud and terrorist activities.

@varlamov_news 22 Oct 2025, 11:02

Roskomnadzor announced partial restrictions on the operation of WhatsApp and Telegram to combat crime, claiming that these messengers are used for fraud and extortion.

@ostorozhno_novosti 22 Oct 2025, 10:32

Telegram and WhatsApp are partially blocked in several cities in southern Russia to combat crime.

@varlamov_news 22 Oct 2025, 10:31