Event Brief
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism
Filed: Jul 29, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Summary: Russia charged Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism over alleged use of the app by Ukrainian security services.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Charged Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 2:25 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The charge alleges he allowed Telegram to be used by Ukrainian security services.
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