Telegram founder Pavel Durov charged by Russia over app's alleged role in Ukrainian spy operations
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov over the app's alleged involvement in Ukrainian spy operations, placing him on an international wanted list. The FSB claims a Telegram chatbot was used by Ukrainian intelligence to recruit young Russians for sabotage, leading to the arrest of 46 individuals. Telegram responded defiantly on social media, while Durov and the company have not issued formal statements regarding the charges.