In the Russian information space, debates continue over the potential blocking of Telegram, but officials assure that it is only about banning specific resources, which raises doubts about their credibility.

In the Russian information space, debates continue over the potential blocking of Telegram, but officials assure that it is only about banning specific resources, which raises doubts about their credibility.

@rybar 17 Feb 2026, 16:07

Rumors about a possible total blocking of Telegram in Russia on April 1 are intensifying against the backdrop of new amendments by the State Duma requiring operators to block communication at the FSB's request.

@meduzalive 17 Feb 2026, 15:22

A video was recorded near the building of the Roskomnadzor featuring Sergey Mironov criticizing the agency for blocking Telegram.

@meduzalive 17 Feb 2026, 14:16

A video has surfaced online in which Deputy Mironov criticizes Roskomnadzor for slowing down Telegram.

@varlamov_news 17 Feb 2026, 13:55

The State Duma adopted a bill requiring communication operators to suspend services at the request of the FSB, changing the wording from "requests" to "requirements" and removing mentions of the purposes of disconnections.

@varlamov_news 17 Feb 2026, 12:21

The State Duma passed a law allowing the FSB to block communication at its request, even without a security threat, obliging communication operators to suspend services in such cases.

@meduzalive 17 Feb 2026, 11:30

The State Duma adopted a law requiring telecommunications operators to suspend services at the request of the FSB to protect citizens and the state from security threats.

@ostorozhno_novosti 17 Feb 2026, 11:27

The Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications has neither confirmed nor denied the complete blocking of Telegram starting April 1, citing the platform's insufficient compliance with legal requirements.

@mash 17 Feb 2026, 09:49

The situation with the Telegram messenger in Russia remains uncertain, with potential blockages and negotiations about its future, while users seek alternatives.

@rybar 17 Feb 2026, 09:41

The Telegram channel "Baza" reported that Roskomnadzor plans to block Telegram in Russia by April 1, but the agency neither confirmed nor denied this information.

@meduzalive 17 Feb 2026, 09:13