Pavel Durov is the founder of Telegram, a messaging app.

The FSB is Russia's security agency.

Telegram is a messaging app where people can send messages and share information.

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Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

First publishedJul 29, 06:42 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 10:21 UTC · 3h ago

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Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism. The FSB claims Telegram has not removed accounts used by Ukraine's secret service. Durov is now wanted for arrest.

Reported by 2 outlets — BBC World, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

Russia charged Telegram's founder Pavel Durov with helping terrorism. The FSB says Telegram did not remove accounts used by Ukraine's secret service. This is why Russia wants Durov arrested.

Why it matters

This is important because Russia is trying to control what people see on Telegram. It could affect how people get information in Russia.

In brief

Who is Pavel Durov?: Pavel Durov is the founder of Telegram, a messaging app.
What is the FSB?: The FSB is Russia's security agency.
What is Telegram?: Telegram is a messaging app where people can send messages and share information.

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Outlets report the charges against Durov in a straightforward way, but some add context about Russia's efforts to control Telegram. The tone is neutral, with a focus on the facts.

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BBC WorldJul 29, 09:51Russia has tried to restrict access to Telegram

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