From February 9, Russian users of the messaging and call app Telegram began reporting access issues. Russian authorities have denounced Telegram's alleged lack of action against its use for 'criminal and terrorist purposes.'

There have been more than 11,000 complaints from Russian users regarding Telegram’s operations over the past 24 hours, according to Downdetector’s data

From February 9, Russian users of the messaging and call app Telegram began reporting access issues. Russian authorities have denounced Telegram's alleged lack of action against…

Dmitry Peskov opined that it would be better if Telegram and other restricted services complied with the requirements of Russian legislation

Critics say restricting social media app risks harming communications between state, military units and public

El fundador de la plataforma de mensajería critica que le llamen oligarca ante las restricciones del Kremlin y Europa

WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".

Russia began limiting some calls on WhatsApp and messaging service Telegram last year

WhatsApp on Thursday said Russia had attempted to "fully block" its service, with 100 million users affected. The Kremlin later confirmed the move.

'The Russian government attempted to fully block WhatsApp in an effort to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app,' said the subsidiary of Meta on Wednesday.

Rights campaigners say restrictions on messaging apps are a transparent attempt to ramp up control and surveillance.