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Russia accuses Telegram founder of aiding terrorism, seeks international arrest
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Summary
Russia has formally accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism, seeking an international arrest warrant due to allegations that the messaging app was used by Ukrainian intelligence to organize terrorist attacks and recruit individuals for sabotage missions. This escalation follows a long-standing conflict between Russia and Telegram over content removal and data localization demands, and adds to Durov’s existing legal challenges in France.
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