In Russia, users who react with 'stars' in Telegram to posts from banned organizations face criminal prosecution, highlighting the need to understand how these reactions work and ways to avoid attracting law enforcement attention.

In Russia, users who react with 'stars' in Telegram to posts from banned organizations face criminal prosecution, highlighting the need to understand how these reactions work and ways to avoid attracting law enforcement attention.

@meduzalive 10 Apr 2026, 10:38

Several criminal cases have been initiated in Russia against Telegram users for paid "star" reactions in channels of banned organizations, which may lead to charges of financing terrorism and a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.

@meduzalive 10 Apr 2026, 05:40