Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism, according to reports citing the country’s FSB security service. The case focuses on allegations that Telegram was used for recruitment by Ukrainian secret services.
Russian authorities claim the messaging platform did not remove certain accounts and channels that were allegedly involved in that activity. The accusation appears to center on Telegram’s handling of content moderation and whether the company acted against users identified by the FSB.
The move places one of the world’s best-known messaging apps at the center of a politically sensitive security dispute linked to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Telegram has played a major role in information sharing across the region, making the platform a frequent target of scrutiny from governments and regulators.
The report did not include a full response from Durov or detailed evidence supporting the charge. Still, the case adds to growing pressure on tech platforms over how they monitor channels, remove flagged accounts and respond to national security claims.
