Russia is implementing measures against Telegram for failing to meet requirements aimed at preventing crime, reported Senator Artyom Sheikin, noting users' issues with video uploads.

Russia is implementing measures against Telegram for failing to meet requirements aimed at preventing crime, reported Senator Artyom Sheikin, noting users' issues with video uploads.

@bazabazon 21 Jan 2026, 15:02

Senator Sheikin stated that Telegram does not meet the requirements for preventing crimes, and new restrictions are being introduced in Russia against the messenger, which partially slows down the transmission of media files.

@ostorozhno_novosti 21 Jan 2026, 14:45

Starting from August 2025, Roskomnadzor will gradually impose restrictions on Telegram, including the inability to make audio and video calls and slowing down the transmission of media files, due to non-compliance with Russian legislation.

@varlamov_news 21 Jan 2026, 14:40