Russia Charges Telegram Founder Durov With Aiding Terrorism

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What the source reports

Russia’s FSB accused Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list, escalating pressure on Telegram amid restrictions on the messaging service.

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Source & verification

Primary source: OCCRP · July 29, 2026

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