Telegram CEO urges Russians to 'stock up' on VPNs as the platform gets an anti-censorship boost TechRadar - All the latest technology news By:chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) 13 April 2026 at 17:31 With Telegram connectivity in Russia dropping to just 5% last Friday, Pavel Durov has announced a major upgrade to the app's anti-censorship protocols. However, reliable VPNs remain a vital lifeline for users. Here's everything we know.