Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism

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Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism

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Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, a move that could result in life imprisonment, escalating an investigation already yielding over 100 million rubles in fines for the platform this year, further tightening the noose on Durov's already strained relationship with Russian authorities, impacting the country's already fragile crypto landscape and online freedoms.

The charges could result in life imprisonment, escalating an investigation that has already led to over 100 million rubles in fines for the platform this year.