The agency also reported that it plans to continue implementing restrictions to ensure "compliance with Russian legislation and protection of citizens' rights."
As RBC reports, information about partial restrictions on Telegram's operation emerged earlier. Since February 10, the messenger's operation has been slowed down, while the number of complaints about technical failures, registered since February 9, has increased to more than 11,000, according to Downdetector data.
Since the beginning of 2026, the Tagansky District Court of Moscow has recorded seven administrative cases against Telegram due to its refusal to remove prohibited content, as reported by TASS. These cases relate to the article concerning the owner's unwillingness to delete materials calling for "extremist" activities or containing pornographic images. Sotavision also points to the existence of eight protocols that will be reviewed starting February 11.
The founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, expressed the opinion that the slowdown of the messenger's operation in Russia represents a "restriction of citizens' freedom." He believes that such interference is aimed at forcing Russians to switch to state applications designed for surveillance and censorship.
Durov emphasized that "restricting freedom is never a justified solution." He also noted that Telegram stands for freedom of speech and privacy, despite the pressure.
In his post, Durov cited the example of Iran, where eight years ago the authorities tried to limit access to Telegram under the pretext of security, offering citizens to switch to state alternatives. Despite this, Iranians continue to use the messenger and find ways to bypass censorship.
Since August 2025, voice calls via WhatsApp and Telegram have been blocked in Russia. Roskomnadzor claims that these measures are related to the use of messengers by criminals and terrorists. In October, the agency reported partial restrictions on Telegram and WhatsApp in an effort to combat fraud.
