Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov With Aiding Terrorism

Russian authorities have officially charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, leading to his inclusion on an international wanted list.

The charges mark a significant escalation in Russia's ongoing crackdown on the messaging platform, which has faced increasing scrutiny from state regulators.

Durov, who founded the platform, now faces legal action that could restrict his international movement and operations as the investigation into the platform's content policies continues.