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Why is the founder of Telegram on Russia’s wanted list? | Explained
Russia on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) announced that it was seeking the arrest of Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of messaging platform Telegram, accusing him of “complicity in terrorism” and launching international search proceedings for the Russian-born who is currently living in Dubai. The move comes just two months before the first election to the State Duma, the Lower…
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Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material
Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court. Source