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February 19, 2026
Foreign access to Telegram correspondence, AI: statements by digital development minister
A bill to regulate artificial intelligence technology may be submitted to the lower house of parliament in the near future
TL;DR
- Roskomnadzor is slowing down Telegram due to systematic violations of federal law.
- Telegram administration ignored around 150,000 requests to remove illegal content.
- Foreign intelligence agencies have confirmed access to Telegram correspondence.
- This data is being used systematically in military operations against Russian Armed Forces.
- Personal data leaks from Russian structures decreased by 13% in 2025.
- A bill to regulate AI technology may be submitted to the State Duma soon.
- Over 2.6 million Russians have obtained a 'Digital ID' in the Max messenger.
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