Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism [Courtesy]
Russia has formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism, escalating its long running standoff with the messaging platform that remains widely used despite repeated attempts by Moscow to curb its influence.
According to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Telegram has become a key tool for Ukrainian intelligence operations inside Russia.
"Telegram messenger is actively used by the Ukrainian special services to organise terrorist attacks and sabotage on Russian territory," the FSB alleged in a report by Reuters.
Russian authorities claim the platform failed to remove content that enabled the recruitment of young Russians for sabotage missions, leading to criminal charges against the billionaire entrepreneur.
