Kremlin reports ongoing contacts with Telegram amid economic concerns

On July 27, 2026, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed ongoing contacts with Telegram's leadership to restore full functionality of the messaging service. He also commented on Russia's economic situation, saying it is not a time for abrupt changes. Peskov warned that foreign technologies may contain traps and noted that EU sanctions against Russia are beginning to hurt Europe's own economy and social sphere, while the EU has few remaining sanctions options left.