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Russia's FSB charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism, Ifax says

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of facilitating terrorism, according to Interfax. The charges come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and the messaging platform, which has resisted government demands for backdoor access to user data. Durov, who founded Telegram in 2013, has been a vocal critic of Russian authorities and has faced legal challenges over encryption and privacy features. The accusation marks another escalation in the conflict between the Russian state and private technology companies operating within its borders.

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Russia's FSB charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism, Ifax says

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of facilitating terrorism, according to Interfax. The charges come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and the messaging platform, which has resisted government demands for backdoor access to user data. Durov, who founded Telegram in 2013, has been a vocal critic of Russian authorities and has faced legal challenges over encryption and privacy features. The accusation marks another escalation in the conflict between the Russian state and private technology companies operating within its borders.

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