Russia slows down Telegram messaging app, officials comment

Russian authorities have slowed down the messaging app Telegram. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, confirmed the slowdown, while the governor of the Belgorod region expressed concern about it.

Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, commented on the situation for the first time, vowing to fight for the app. A Russian lawmaker criticized those responsible for the throttling, calling them 'idiots' and 'scoundrels'.