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The Kremlin is attempting to promote its own messaging service, Max, by blocking competitors like Telegram while facing internal backlash.

A Moscow court has fined Telegram 7 million rubles for failing to remove content related to alcohol and LGBTQ+ issues, reflecting the Russian government's ongoing efforts to restrict the app's usage.

Kremlin propagandists openly criticized their government after a decision to slow down and partially block the popular messaging service Telegram in Russia.

The Russian security service (FSB) labels the messaging app Telegram as a threat to national security, highlighting its role in providing independent information in the country.

Russia plans to fully block the Telegram messaging service, starting April 1, as reported by Russian media outlet Baza, though officials have not confirmed this action.

Messaging service X (formerly Twitter) is facing widespread outages globally, including issues in Finland.

Users have reported significant disruptions on messaging service X, particularly around 15:00, affecting thousands of individuals in Finland, the UK, and the USA.

Russian soldiers and military bloggers are expressing anger towards the Kremlin's restrictions on the Telegram messaging service, which they believe could undermine military operations on the frontlines in Ukraine.

The Russian authorities are closing down a messaging service crucial for communication among soldiers at the front, similar to eliminating popular messaging apps for Danes.

Russian authorities are reportedly closing down a messaging service that is critically used by soldiers on the front lines.

Russia is shutting down a messaging service that is essential for communication among soldiers at the front lines.

WhatsApp claims that Russian authorities are attempting to fully block the messaging service to promote a local app, MAX, which they describe as a significant regression for users' communication rights.

Russia has blocked the messaging service WhatsApp, claiming the company is unwilling to comply with local laws.

WhatsApp reported that Russia is trying to prevent its use within the country, pressuring citizens to use a more controlled Russian messaging service.

Russia is intensifying efforts to block the WhatsApp messaging service as part of a push to migrate its 100 million users to a state-controlled application.

WhatsApp announced that Russia attempted to fully block the messaging application within its borders to push users toward a state-controlled rival service.

Russia is attempting to fully block the WhatsApp messaging service, pushing users towards state-controlled internet solutions amidst stricter internet regulations.

Russia has attempted to block access to the messaging service WhatsApp as part of a push towards a state-owned surveillance app, according to WhatsApp's parent company, Meta.

Russian authorities have blocked the messaging service Whatsapp in an effort to promote a state-owned surveillance application.

A Russian lawmaker condemned government officials for restricting the Telegram messaging service, emphasizing its importance for soldiers to communicate with their families.

The Russian government has initiated measures to slow down the Telegram messaging service, attributing disruptions to its alleged support for terrorism.

Russia is imposing restrictions on the messaging service Telegram due to non-compliance with data storage regulations and alleged misuse for criminal purposes.

Europe is pushing Meta to allow competition in its WhatsApp messaging service, citing violations of EU competition rules.

French authorities conducted a raid on the offices of the messaging service X in France as part of an ongoing investigation into cybercrime.