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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov With Terrorism Offence
Caption: Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov With Terrorism Offence. Russia has charged Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity and placed him on an international wanted list. The FSB accused Telegram of allowing Ukrainian intelligence services to use the platform to recruit Russians for sabotage and terrorist activities. Russian authorities also alleged Telegram failed to remove channels, chats and bots used to coordinate attacks, cyber fraud and extremist activity. Durov has been charged under Russia's criminal code with facilitating terrorist activity, following an investigation launched earlier this year. The Telegram founder has rejected the allegations, accusing the Kremlin of trying to force Russians onto a state-controlled messaging platform. Durov has long been critical of Russia's efforts to tighten control over online communications and digital platforms. He also faces legal scrutiny in France, where authorities investigated alleged criminal activity conducted through Telegram, although he denies any wrongdoing. The latest charges deepen the long-running dispute between Durov and Russian authorities over Telegram's moderation policies and online security. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Pavel Durov,Telegram,Russia,FSB,Kremlin,Ukraine,terrorism,messaging app,France,investigation,social media,cybersecurity,digital platforms,law enforcement,online regulation
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