Event Brief
Russia charges Telegram founder with facilitating terrorism
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 12:09 AM ET
Summary: Russia’s security agency has charged Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism.
WHO: Russia’s security agency
WHAT: Charged Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, with facilitating terrorism.
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 6:32 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The charge alleges he facilitated terrorism.
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