Full Blocking of Telegram in Russia to Begin on April 1

The full blocking of the Telegram messenger in Russia could start on April 1. This information is reported by the Telegram channel Baza, referencing sources within several government agencies.

According to these sources, on the specified date, "Roskomnadzor" plans to initiate widespread restrictions on the platform using the same mechanisms that were previously applied to the Instagram and Facebook social networks. The operations of these platforms in Russia were suspended after their owner, Meta, was designated as an extremist organization and banned in the country.

It is reported that the potential restrictions will apply throughout the entire territory of Russia. According to the publication, the application will not operate over mobile networks or fixed internet systems.

Moreover, no official confirmation regarding this information has been released at this time.