Russia's FSB charged Durov today under Article 205.1 of the Russian Criminal Code, accusing Telegram of failing to remove channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups to coordinate attacks inside Russia. An international arrest warrant has been issued. If convicted in Russia, he faces up to life in prison.
Telegram's official X account responded by posting a photo of Durov giving the middle finger 😂. Neither he nor Telegram has issued an official statement. Durov, based in Dubai with French and UAE citizenship, still faces an open investigation in France from his 2024 Paris arrest.
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