References

Links:

  • https://www.npr.org/2022/03/13/1086330061/secure-messaging-app-telegram-is-being-used-widely-in-ukraine-how-safe-is-it
  • https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/telegram-overtakes-whatsapp-as-top-messaging-app-in-russia/

Individual theory research links:

  • https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/01/23/telegram-surpasses-whatsapp-traffic-volume-in-russia-a80012
  • https://www.statista.com/statistics/1116011/poll-on-most-popular-messengers-russia/