NYT
Russia Charges Telegram’s Founder Pavel Durov With Facilitating Terrorism
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging platform Telegram, was charged by Russian authorities with facilitating terrorism. Telegram is used by millions of people worldwide and has a significant user base in Russia. The charge is part of a dispute between Russian officials and Durov over the platform's operations and content moderation policies.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/world/europe/telegram-russia-pavel-durov.html
