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Russia Charges Telegram CEO with Aiding Terrorism Amid Digital Crackdown

Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, with aiding terrorism, marking a significant escalation in the Kremlin's efforts to control digital communications. The charges come as part of a broader crackdown on online freedom following the invasion of Ukraine.

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