Telegram Blocks Russian Propaganda Channels in EU
Telegram has initiated a ban on several prominent Russian state media outlets within the European Union, including RIA Novosti, NTV, Rossiya 1, Izvestia, and RT, due to violations of local laws. These channels are inaccessible in various EU and associated countries, displaying messages citing legal infractions. This action follows a May EU ban on these outlets for war propaganda and mirrors similar restrictions imposed by other platforms like TikTok and Meta. The move is part of a broader effort to counter Russian disinformation campaigns related to the war in Ukraine.
John Q. Hosedrinker