Russia Charges Telegram Founder Durov with Facilitating Terrorism

Africa · Eastern Key Facts —The charge. Russia’s FSB charged Pavel Durov under Article 205.1 for “facilitating terrorist activities” on 29 July 2026. —The warrant. An international arrest warrant was issued, though Durov lives outside Russia, reportedly in Dubai. —The allegation. Telegram allegedly failed to remove channels used by Ukrainian intelligence for sabotage and recruitment…