
Pavel Durov stated that Telegram is independent of Russian capital
The messenger's founder spoke about the company's status and investors

The messenger's founder spoke about the company's status and investors

The addition of the option may be related to recent restrictions on sending SMS from operators for verification in the application

According to Deputy Nemkin, messengers have become a tool for organizing criminal activity
![Telegram and WhatsApp Had a Day Off: Failures in Voice Communication in Foreign Messengers Recorded in Russia [Updated]](https://media.ixbt.site/fit-in/320x/ixbt-data/741429/copilot-20250812-123417.png)
Problems may be related to test restrictions on calls in these applications

NovSU Study Shows Why Telegram is Becoming the Main Source of News

Gusev proposes developing a mechanism for migrating user data to a domestic messenger

According to the deputy, Telegram will not be included in the list of unfriendly software, unlike WhatsApp, which may leave Russia

Since January 2023, 12 enforcement proceedings have been initiated against the messenger

Durov considers publications about Telegram's registration in Russia as part of a campaign to discredit it
![The Return of the Prodigal Son: Telegram Begins Registration of a Representative Office in Russia [Updated]](https://media.ixbt.site/fit-in/320x/ixbt-data/733608/01K0CEQW4EHGE0TYK0K20AHGN9.png)
The messenger is taking steps to comply with Russian law, including establishing a branch in the country

Public figure called on the messenger to remove virtual gifts

The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced an increase in phishing attacks on channel administrators

Fraudsters target Telegram Premium subscribers

The company is actively working to improve the reliability of content in its messenger