Russia investigates Telegram’s Pavel Durov in sign of app’s potential ban
The Washington Post • • world
Key Points:
- Russian authorities have launched an investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov on charges of "abetting terrorist activities," signaling potential legal actions against the app.
- Telegram, a popular messaging platform in Russia and among Russian troops in Ukraine, faces the possibility of an official ban.
- The Russian government is intensifying efforts to discourage the use of foreign messaging apps in favor of a domestic platform criticized for surveillance practices.
- This move reflects broader state attempts to control digital communications and limit foreign technology influence within Russia.
