Russia has officially classified Pavel Durov as a terrorist after he refused to comply with state surveillance and censorship demands on Telegram. The FSB justified the designation by citing Telegram channels allegedly used by terrorist groups and Ukrainian intelligence. Under Russian law, this status now prohibits Durov from publishing information online, a restriction he publicly mocked. He also remains under investigation in France following his arrest at Le Bourget in August 2024, creating a complex legal situation across multiple jurisdictions.
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