Durov: Russia blocked VPNs, caused Telegram payment issues
Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Russia's blocking of VPNs triggered problems in the app's payment system, affecting users trying to access premium services.
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has stated that Russia triggered a problem in the app's payment system by blocking virtual private networks (VPNs). According to Durov, this Russian action disrupted users' access to Telegram's premium services, which rely on VPNs to operate in restricted regions. The blocking of VPNs by Russian authorities led to technical difficulties that impacted the payment experience on the platform. Durov emphasizes that this highlights the challenges tech companies face in restrictive regulatory environments, though no specific details were provided on the extent of the impact or the solutions implemented.
