Event Brief
Russia adds Telegram founder Durov to terrorist blacklist
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Summary: Russia added Telegram founder Pavel Durov to its terrorist blacklist, restricting transactions in Russia.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Added Telegram founder Pavel Durov to the terrorist blacklist, banning transactions inside Russia for those listed.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 9:49 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Russia added him to its terrorist blacklist, making those on the list banned from conducting transactions inside Russia.
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