Russia fines Telegram 35 million roubles ($432,366) for failing to eliminate banned content on its platform, marking a continuation of regulatory pressure on the app. Russian authorities accuse Telegram of facilitating illegal activities, prompting further scrutiny and potential penalties. In response, Telegram claims these charges are unfounded and sees them as efforts to divert users to the state-owned app MAX. The escalating tension highlights the ongoing conflict between tech companies and national regulations.