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Durov on Telegram restrictions: Iran failed – Russia will fail too

The creator and owner of Telegram, Pavel Durov, reacted to the news that Russia will start slowing down the messenger's operation from today. He believes that nothing good will come of this idea.

Pavel Durov

Pavel Durov. Photo: AP Photo / Tatan Syuflana, File

“Russia is restricting access to Telegram in an attempt to force its citizens to switch to a state messenger designed for surveillance and political censorship.

8 years ago, Iran tried the same strategy – and failed. It banned Telegram on fabricated grounds, trying to force people to use a state alternative.

Despite the ban, most Iranians still use Telegram (bypassing censorship) and prefer it over surveillance apps.

Restricting citizens' freedom is never the right answer. Telegram defends freedom of speech and privacy, despite the pressure,” wrote Pavel Durov.

Comments30

  • не дурыце галаву
    10.02.2026
    Ну а дата цэнтры твае дзе?

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  • Палкоўнік ФСБ Дураў
    10.02.2026
    Палкоўнік ФСБ Дураў іграе спектакль для лахоў пра злоснага ваўка і недасяжнага зайца.)))
  • Гы :)
    10.02.2026
    не дурыце галаву, дзе, дзе? У Карагандзе, Казані і Разані :)

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