Russia’s FSB has formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and added him to an international wanted list, accusing his platform of enabling attacks by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups. This escalation reflects Moscow’s broader crackdown on digital freedoms since invading Ukraine, including bans on major platforms and throttling of encrypted messaging apps. Despite VPNs offering some evasion, many are also blocked, while Russia promotes its own surveillance-heavy app, MAX. Durov, previously arrested in Paris on unrelated charges, has long warned that Russia is fabricating cases to suppress privacy and free speech.

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