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Pavel Durov Telegram terrorism charges
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FIRST ENTRY JUL 29
JUL 29 · Day 1
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and seeks arrest
Durov was born and began his career in Russia and later moved abroad.
Russia actively promotes a national messaging app known as MAX, which critics say could be used for surveillance.
CBS News found in February that WhatsApp had been blocked for users inside Russia but was still usable via VPN.
“I know that many countries have raised concerns about the platform being used in certain ways by certain individuals and entities whose activities could harm the economy or security of certain countries. I think the Russian government might also have had some questions,”
VLADIMIR PUTIN
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