International
Russia Issues Wanted Notice for Telegram Founder Pavel Durov
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THE BRIEF
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Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
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The agency alleges that Telegram failed to remove numerous channels and bots used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist organizations to coordinate acts of sabotage and cyberfraud.
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Durov previously accused Russian authorities of fabricating criminal investigations to restrict access to his platform and suppress free speech and privacy rights.