The OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe), Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem D¨¦sir, voiced his concern about the blocking of Telegram, as well as legal restrictions on social networks will he feels will limit the freedom of expression in Russia. Desir particularly noted that these may hamper 'the important role of Internet intermediaries in facilitating the exercise' of these rights. Actions were taken against Telegram after application developers did not provide the security services with decryption keys for its messaging service, as ordered.