Fines for Telegram Advertising May Be Delayed Beyond Transition Period
Russian advertisers operating in Telegram may receive a reprieve from new fines scheduled to take effect after the current transition period ends. According to the Post- publication, citing informed sources, authorities do not intend to launch enforcement actions immediately upon expiration of the grace period.
The report indicates that the government has yet to formulate a definitive stance on applying the prohibition in practice. Law enforcement bodies have reportedly ceased pushing for rigorous punitive measures against those placing advertisements in the messenger.
If the current approach holds, working conditions for advertisers and channel owners will remain unchanged. The possible postponement was first highlighted by Post- with reference to multiple insiders familiar with the discussions.
Earlier this spring, the FAS had announced plans to penalize the very fact of advertising placement in Telegram once the transition window closed. No official statement confirming or denying the reported delay has been issued so far.
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