Russia lifts ban on Telegram messenger after two years of failing to effectively restrict access

It’s been the butt

It’s been the butt of jokes for two years. Now, smartphone users across Russia can immediately get back to doing what they’ve been doing anyway, after media regulator Roskomnadzor removed its restrictions on the Telegram app.

The requirement for Russian mobile networks and internet service providers to block access to the messaging application didn’t stop people freely using the platform. This made the entire battle a subject of open ridicule.

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