RE: mastodon.social/@madeindex/113…

#Telegram seems trapped between a rock & a cold place.

First #Europe targeted the messenger; now it's #Russia.
en.zona.media/article/2026/02/…

Rumors are spreading of a complete ban effective April 1 (not an April Fools' joke ;)
t.me/bazabazon/44143

Meanwhile, just like in #France, the company is giving in to #government demands.
cryptopolitan.com/telegram-com…

Many view this as an attempt to push users toward VK #MAX (a state-backed #WeChat-like #app).

#news #privacy #software #it #legal #freedom #tech

Telegram has started complying with Russia’s requirements, official says - Cryptopolitan

Telegram has begun blocking illegal content and has enough time to meet all Russian demands.

^{Lubomir Tassev (Cryptopolitan)}