According to Abu Ali Express, Russia placed Telegram founder Pavel Durov on an international wanted list, citing his platform's refusal to block Ukrainian intelligence channels as grounds for 'aiding terrorism'. Durov's response was posted on Telegram's official X account.
Russia has added Telegram founder Pavel Durov to an international wanted list on charges of 'aiding terrorism', according to a report from Abu Ali Express. The move is reportedly linked to Telegram's policy of not blocking channels operated by Ukrainian intelligence. Durov addressed the development in a post on Telegram's official X account, though the content of his response was not detailed in the report.
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