In Russia, the registration of new users for Telegram and WhatsApp has been restricted as some telecom operators have stopped sending SMS with authorization codes.

In Russia, the registration of new users for Telegram and WhatsApp has been restricted as some telecom operators have stopped sending SMS with authorization codes.

@meduzalive 30 Oct 2025, 20:28

Russian operators have been required to limit the registration of new users for Telegram and WhatsApp by halting the transmission of SMS and calls with authorization codes.

@varlamov_news 30 Oct 2025, 19:42

In Russia, restrictions on user registration in Telegram and WhatsApp have begun, according to the publication 'Kod Durova', which reports the cessation of SMS and call transmission to new users from these services.

@ostorozhno_novosti 30 Oct 2025, 19:23

The possibility of restricting Telegram's operations in Crimea is discussed under the pretext of combating terrorism, but there are doubts about the effectiveness of this step given the alternative communication means.

@rybar 30 Oct 2025, 16:33

Roskomnadzor confirmed that Telegram and WhatsApp are not subject to blocking in Crimea.

@varlamov_news 30 Oct 2025, 15:44

The operation of the messaging services Telegram and WhatsApp in annexed Crimea is partially restricted, according to the press service of the major regional telecom operator "Volna".

@meduzalive 30 Oct 2025, 13:04

In Crimea, the operation of the messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp is partially restricted by the decision of Roskomnadzor, affecting subscribers of all operators and providers in Russia.

@varlamov_news 30 Oct 2025, 11:26