Russian media: Russia opens an investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov for "abetting terrorist activities", as it promotes its state-run rival Max app (Max Seddon/Financial Times)
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February 24, 2026
Max Seddon / Financial Times: Russian media: Russia opens an investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov for“abetting terrorist activities”, as it promotes its state-run rival Max app — Kremlin steps up curbs against messaging app and promotes a state-backed rival — Russia has opened an investigation …
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