Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced that a criminal case has been initiated against him in Russia for "aiding terrorist activities," but no official confirmations have been made yet.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced that a criminal case has been initiated against him in Russia for "aiding terrorist activities," but no official confirmations have been made yet.

@meduzalive 24 Feb 2026, 17:46

Pavel Durov commented on the initiation of a criminal case against him in Russia for aiding terrorist activities, stating that authorities are using new pretexts to restrict access to Telegram and suppress citizens' rights.

@meduzalive 24 Feb 2026, 15:06

Durov reported the initiation of a criminal case against him in Russia for aiding terrorism, noting that authorities are restricting access to Telegram, suppressing the right to privacy and freedom of speech.

@varlamov_news 24 Feb 2026, 15:03

Pavel Durov commented on the criminal case initiated against him in Russia for aiding terrorism, stating that authorities are trying to restrict access to Telegram and suppress freedom of speech.

@ostorozhno_novosti 24 Feb 2026, 15:01

Amid increasing pressure on Telegram, there is a proposal to criminalize payments from Russia, which could significantly impact the company's revenue, given that Russia is the largest market for Telegram with over 100 million users.

@rybar 24 Feb 2026, 11:07

The Kremlin is aware of publications regarding the investigation into Pavel Durov's possible involvement in terrorism facilitation and notes the violations by the Telegram administration.

@varlamov_news 24 Feb 2026, 09:58

In Russia, a criminal case has been opened against Telegram founder Pavel Durov for aiding terrorist activities, according to reports from 'Rossiskaya Gazeta' and 'Komsomolskaya Pravda'.

@meduzalive 24 Feb 2026, 05:52

Pavel Durov is under investigation for aiding terrorist activities, according to FSB data indicating an increase in crimes involving Telegram since 2022.

@ostorozhno_novosti 24 Feb 2026, 05:08

Pavel Durov is being investigated in Russia for alleged involvement in terrorism as part of a criminal case related to aiding terrorist activities, according to articles in the "Russian Gazette" and "Komsomolskaya Pravda".

@varlamov_news 24 Feb 2026, 04:57