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Why is telegram banned in Russia?

Popular messaging application Telegram has been banned in Russia after Telegram refused to hand over encryption keys to the government. According to Russian news agency TASS, a Moscow district court upheld the government's demand. The ban will be implemented instantly, Judge Yulia Smolina said on Friday.

Why did Spain ban Telegram in 2024?

Earlier in 2024, Spain briefly blocked Telegram after broadcasters claimed copyrighted material was circulating on the app. Judge Santiago Pedraz of Spain’s National High Court said his decision to ban was based on Telegram's lack of cooperation with the case.

Does telegram abide by EU laws?

In its statement, Telegram said it "abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act," with moderation that is "within industry standards and constantly improving." It also argued that it's "absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform."

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