Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list, according to the report. The move puts fresh focus on the long-running tensions between Russian authorities and the messaging platform founded by Durov.
Attention also turned to Telegram’s official X account, which posted an image of Durov making an obscene gesture. The post appeared to signal defiance as news of the criminal case spread online.
Durov is identified in the report as the founder and owner of Telegram, the messaging and social media app used by millions around the world. The case is likely to draw scrutiny because Telegram has often been at the center of debates over platform control, state pressure, and responsibility for activity conducted through digital communication tools.
The available excerpt does not include further detail about the evidence behind the terrorism accusation or the procedural steps tied to the wanted-list designation. It also does not provide a fuller response from Durov beyond the social media post highlighted in the report.
