Telegram will be unblocked in Russia by the end of October 2026.

Recent reports confirm a strong decrease in Telegram traffic as of late March 2026, following Roskomnadzor's "slowing down" process initiated in February. Meanwhile, WhatsApp experienced a mass failure on March 15, 2026, but has since partially recovered, with users again able to send messages and media.

Last updated: Mar 29, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC