Telegram deletes over 373,000 publications, channels at Roskomnadzor's demand

MOSCOW. April 7 (Interfax) - The messaging app Telegram has deleted over 373,000 channels or publications at the demand of the Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology, and Mass Media Roskomnadzor, its press service said in a statement in response to a query from Interfax on Monday.

"In total, over 373,000 publications or Telegram channels have been deleted at the demand of Roskomnadzor," the statement said.