Russia Is Trying To Kill Telegram – The App's Creator Is Fighting Back
By Shane O'Neill
Published on April 15, 2026.
The Russian government is attempting to ban the online messaging application, Telegram, for life. The app was almost entirely restricted by April 10, with a 95% failure rate for those trying to access it without a mask. In response, Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, has encouraged users to use VPNs to circumvent the government's censorship. The government's rationale for this is unclear.
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