Telegram Nearly Fully Blocked in Russia Amid Rising Internet Controls

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•DownDetector recorded almost complete unavailability of Telegram in Russia on April 10, 2026.
•Telegram's blocking rate in Russia reached 95% as of April 10, 2026.
•Asian messaging apps saw a 60% increase in usage in Russia by April 13, 2026.
•Millions of Russian users rely on Telegram for communication and information sharing.
•The blocking of Telegram is part of broader internet restrictions imposed by Russian authorities.

▸If Russian authorities maintain the Telegram blockade Russian users will increasingly adopt alternative messaging platforms, potentially reducing Telegram's influence in Russia.

StocksKakao Corp.Upward Pressure

Increased Russian user adoption of Asian messaging apps like Kakao due to Telegram's blockage may boost Kakao's market value.

This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.

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