Telegram messaging app faces fines in Russia, state media report

SelfRugger · 2026-02-12T05:14:47+00:00

Telegram faces fines of up to 64 million roubles in Russia for allegedly failing to comply with local laws on information removal, as reported by RIA. The app is a vital communication tool used widely in Russia.

SelfRugger

2026-02-12 05:14:47

Abstract generation in progress

Telegram messaging app faces fines in Russia, state media report

Illustration shows Telegram app logo · Reuters

Reuters

Tue, February 10, 2026 at 8:44 PM GMT+9 1 min read

MOSCOW, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The Telegram messaging app faces fines of up ‌to 64 million roubles ($0.82 million) ‌in eight upcoming Russian court hearings, state news agency RIA reported on Tuesday, ⁠citing ‌court documents.

It said the hearings were in ‍connection with alleged failures by Telegram to remove information required by Russian law.

Telegram, founded ‌by Russian-born entrepreneur Pavel Durov, is a hugely important channel for private and public communications in and ⁠about Russia. Newsmakers of all kinds, including the Kremlin and the exiled opposition, ‍all ⁠use it constantly to distribute information instantly to ⁠a large audience.

($1 = 77.3000 roubles)

(Reporting ‌by Reuters; editing by ‌Mark Trevelyan)

Terms and Privacy Policy

Privacy Dashboard

More Info

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.