According to Russian media reports, a decision has been made to technically slow down Telegram in the Russian Federation. According to sources, Roskomnadzor intends to begin partial restrictions on the service from February 10, 2026. At the same time, some sources claim that measures to slow down the messenger are already being implemented.
According to Russian media reports, a decision has been made to technically slow down Telegram in the Russian Federation. According to sources, Roskomnadzor intends to begin partial restrictions on the service from February 10, 2026. At the same time, some sources claim that measures to slow down the messenger are already being implemented.
On February 10, 2026, a large-scale Telegram outage was recorded in Russia, as confirmed by data from the local Downdetector service. At the same time, the foreign platform Downdetector.com does not record global problems, which indicates the local nature of the incident.
Russian users complain about slow performance, especially the web version, delays in sending messages, and difficulties with updating channels. The most widespread problem is the inability to download media files and images.
RBC, citing sources in the IT industry and relevant agencies, reported on the decision of the authorities to begin technical slowdown of Telegram in Russia. According to available data, Roskomnadzor has set Tuesday, February 10, as the date of the official start of measures to restrict the work of the messenger. At the same time, some sources claim that the process of slowing down traffic has already begun. An official comment from the regulator is currently expected.
According to Artem Sheikin, Deputy Chairman of the Council for the Development of the Digital Economy under the Federation Council, systematic failures in video playback on Telegram are a consequence of targeted restrictive measures. As of January 21, 2026, the official explained these sanctions by the messenger's refusal to comply with Russian regulatory requirements in the field of law enforcement and the fight against crime.
