Event Brief
Russia Investigates Telegram Founder Amid Crackdown
Filed: Feb 24, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: Moscow pushes for a switch to the state-backed app MAX.
WHO: Russian authorities
WHAT: Criminal investigation into Telegram founder
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 3:15 AM ET
WHERE: Moscow
WHY: To promote a state-backed messaging app
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