Head of Ministry of Digital Development on Telegram: Voice, then slowdown, I can’t say further; Shadayev refused forecasts
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- •Russian Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev stated that foreign intelligence services may have access to user correspondence on Telegram.
- •Shadayev said that Russian authorities have decided not to impose restrictions on Telegram in the Special Military Operation zone at this time.
- •Shadayev indicated that possible measures under consideration regarding Telegram include limiting voice functionality and subsequently slowing down the service.
- •Shadayev emphasized that Russian authorities are not acting rashly in their approach to potential restrictions on Telegram.
- •Telegram publicly responded to the Russian Ministry of Digital Development’s claims about access to user messages.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Russian authorities proceed with technical measures such as throttling Telegram traffic or limiting voice services nationwide Russian users, media outlets, and businesses that rely on Telegram for communication and distribution could face service degradation and may shift to alternative platforms or channels.
Market Exposure
StocksRussian internet and telecom stocks (e.g., VK Company, Rostelecom)Increased Volatility
If restrictions on Telegram drive users and traffic toward domestic platforms and networks, Russian internet and telecom equities could experience volatile repricing based on shifting user engagement and regulatory risk.
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Primary Sources (8)
RURBC (RU)Telegram ответил на претензии Минцифры о доступе к перепискамRUTASS (EN)Digital development minister says foreign intelligence has access to Telegram messagesRURBC (RU)Шадаев сообщил о решении не ограничивать Telegram в зоне спецоперацииRUKommersant (RU)Шадаев: Telegram пока не будут ограничивать в зоне СВО