https://wccftech.com/russia-demands-apple-blocking-telegram/

After disrupting the entire country’s internet services, Russia is now reaching out to Apple to ask for a helping hand in blocking Telegram. The Moscow-based messaging app is popular in the country for offering end-to-end encrypted communication services. However, Telegram refused to offer backdoor access to the Federal Security Service (FSB) that claims Telegram enables criminals, terrorists and extremists with its secure messaging service. After this refusal, Russia initiated a nationwide ban on the app in April.

It appears that despite its continued efforts to block Telegram in the country for nearly 6 weeks now, the Kremlin has only succeeded to disrupt its operations by 15 to 30 percent according to Roskomnadzor, the country’s communications watchdog.