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Russia Seeks Telegram Founder's Arrest
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🗓 30 Jul 2026, 09:40 AM
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Russia is seeking the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over accusations of complicity in terrorism. Durov is alleged to have allowed the platform to be used for recruitment by Ukraine's security services.
The Russian government has announced that it is seeking the arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram. This move comes after allegations that Durov allowed Telegram to be used by Ukraine's security services for recruitment purposes. The Russian government has accused Durov of complicity in terrorism, which is a serious offense. The development is significant and has raised concerns about the freedom of expression and the role of social media platforms in modern society.