Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, said that Russia's attempts to block the VPN led to disruptions in the internal payment system. Russian officials are attempting to block Telegram completely, accusing the messenger of cooperating with Ukrainian and NATO intelligence agencies. Durov stressed that tens of millions of Russians continue to resist digital control.
VPN blocking in Russia has caused payment problems
Pavel Durov, billionaire and founder of Telegram, said that Russia's attempt to block VPNs has led to serious problems with the domestic payment system. According to him, the restriction of access to VPNs has affected the operation of many digital services, including financial transactions.
Russia steps up pressure on Telegram
Russian officials have announced an attempt to completely blocking Telegram, claiming that the messenger was infiltrated by the intelligence services of Ukraine and NATO countries. The Russian authorities also reported losses among the Russian military, which allegedly resulted from the messenger's activities.
Millions of Russians resist digital control
Pavel Durov stressed that tens of millions of Russians are resisting digital control by using alternative ways to access information. Despite the increasing pressure, citizens are looking for ways to bypass blocking and stay connected through Telegram and VPNs.
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