Russia Targets Telegram Founder Pavel Durov With Terrorism Charges

Russia has escalated its long-running dispute with Telegram by charging founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and issuing an international arrest warrant, marking one of the most significant legal actions yet against the messaging platform’s billionaire founder.

The move comes as governments worldwide intensify pressure on technology platforms over content moderation, encryption, and their responsibilities in preventing criminal activity. The latest accusations also add to Durov’s ongoing legal challenges outside Russia, including an active investigation in France.

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