In the vast digital landscape, one app has become a symbol of freedom for millions around the world: Telegram. But this seemingly simple messaging app hides a story of defiance, conflict, and power struggles involving one of the most powerful governments in the world—the Kremlin.

Telegram’s Birth: A Tale of Resistance

Telegram was born out of a need for privacy, a concept that clashed sharply with the Kremlin's efforts to control the digital space. The app’s creators, brothers Pavel a...