Telegram Thrives Even as Russia Drops Digital Iron Curtain

Mar 21, 2022, 07:00 AM

Russia has been taking steps to block news and social media amid its war in Ukraine. But the app Telegram has remained a place where both sides can still post freely in Russia. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why.

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Russia has been taking steps to block news and social media amid its war in Ukraine. But the app Telegram has remained a place where both sides can still post freely in Russia. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why.

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