Russia Charges Telegram’s Founder Pavel Durov With Facilitating Terrorism
NYT > World News·July 29, 2026

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has been charged by Russia with facilitating terrorism. The charges against Durov are part of an ongoing dispute over the popular messaging and media app. Telegram is widely used in Russia, and the case reflects the government's efforts to exert control over the platform. The charges mark a significant escalation in the Russian government's attempts to regulate Telegram's activities.
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