Russian watchdog lifts blocking of Telegram messenger
15:44, 18 June
Blocking of the Telegram messenger will be lifted in the territory of Russia, the national telecom and mass media watchdog Roskomnadzor said on Thursday.
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"We positively assess the readiness to counter terrorism and extremism stated by Telegram founder [Pavel Durov - TASS]. Roskomnadzor lifts requirements to limiting the access to the Telegram messenger by agreement with the Russian Office of General Prosecutor," the regulator said.
