MOSCOW WILL BLOCK TELEGRAM: Here's when it will stop working throughout Russia

February 17, 2026

TL;DR

Russia is reportedly preparing to completely block the Telegram messaging app starting April 1st.
Russian censor Roskomnadzor has not confirmed or denied the information.
The blocking would be similar to actions taken against Instagram and Facebook, which were declared extremist and banned.
Telegram would reportedly cease to function across all of Russia, affecting both mobile internet and Wi-Fi connections.
Roskomnadzor previously slowed Telegram and warned of further restrictions if the company does not host servers in Russia and comply with Russian legislation.

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