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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 29, 2026 at 3:20 AM ET · Updated July 29, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET

Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Russia's FSB has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism. Russian authorities have also placed Durov on a wanted list.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 hr ago, when New York Post reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from Reuters via Google News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

New York Post 1 hr ago
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, puts him on wanted list

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Reuters via Google News 1 hr ago
Russia's FSB charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism - Reuters

Coverage timeline

Jul 29, 3:20 AM ET
1 hr ago
New York Post
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, puts him on wanted list
Jul 29, 3:21 AM ET
1 hr ago
Reuters via Google News
Russia's FSB charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism - Reuters
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