
Jul 30, 2026
✦National Herald
Explained: Why Russia has put Telegram founder Pavel Durov on its wanted list
Russia has launched international search proceedings against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, accusing him of complicity in terrorism. The FSB claims the platform failed to remove channels linked to extremist groups and Ukrainian intelligence. With elections approaching, authorities say over 1.53 lakh crimes involving Telegram occurred in Russia since 2022.