Russia launches investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Russian authorities have announced a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, including terrorism charges, as Moscow attempts to block the messaging platform.

24 Feb, 12:09 — 24 Feb, 13:21

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it highlights Russia's ongoing efforts to control internet platforms and potentially suppress dissent, impacting free speech and digital communication. Telegram, a widely used messaging app, has often resisted state pressure, making this investigation a key development in the conflict between tech companies and government control.

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Both outlets report that Russia has launched a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, accusing him of facilitating terrorist activities. Coverage is largely aligned, focusing on the initial announcement of the investigation.

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danascenter-leftcenter-leftneutralreporting Russian actions critically

balkan-webcenterneutralneutralreporting official Russian accusations

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage leans center-left due to one outlet's known bias and another's neutral reporting of a state action often viewed critically.

What sources agree on

Russia has launched a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
The investigation includes accusations of facilitating terrorist activities.

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Russia launched a criminal investigation against Pavel Durov.

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The investigation involves accusations of facilitating terrorist activities.

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The accusations are based on reports from Rossiyskaya Gazeta and Komsomolskaya Pravda.

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The specific sources (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Komsomolskaya Pravda) for the accusations and the claim that Telegram was used in "more than 150 thousand crimes."

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The context that Moscow is trying to block the Telegram platform.

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“Është përdorur në më shumë se 150 mijë krime”, Rusia hap hetim ndaj aplikacionit Telegram

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Rusija pokrenula istragu protiv osnivača Telegrama

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Key entities

Pavel Durovfounder of Telegram Telegrammessaging application Russiacountry launching investigation

Coverage Timeline

First report: danas · 24 Feb, 12:09|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 1h|Window: 1h

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danas24 Feb, 12:09First to report

Rusija pokrenula istragu protiv osnivača Telegrama

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balkan-web24 Feb, 13:21Latest update

“Është përdorur në më shumë se 150 mijë krime”, Rusia hap hetim ndaj aplikacionit Telegram

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balkan-web10h ago

“Është përdorur në më shumë se 150 mijë krime”, Rusia hap hetim ndaj aplikacionit Telegram

Rusia hapi një hetim penal ndaj themeluesit të Telegramit, Pavel Durov, me akuzën e lehtësimit të aktiviteteve terroriste, sipas gazetës shtetërore Rossiyskaya Gazeta dhe tabloidit pro-qeveritar Komsomolskaya Pravda. Të dyja mediat iu referuan Shërbimit Federal të Sigurisë (FSB) të Rusisë dhe pretenduan se Telegram është përdorur në më shumë se 153,000 krime që nga viti […]

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danas11h ago

Rusija pokrenula istragu protiv osnivača Telegrama

Ruske vlasti saopštile su danas da su pokrenule istragu protiv osnivača Telegrama Pavela Durova u krivičnom postupku koji uključuje optužbe za terorizam, dok Moskva pokušava da blokira platformu za razmenu poruka.

By Jelena Diković

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Russia launches investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Why this matters

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What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

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“Është përdorur në më shumë se 150 mijë krime”, Rusia hap hetim ndaj aplikacionit Telegram

Rusija pokrenula istragu protiv osnivača Telegrama

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Rusija pokrenula istragu protiv osnivača Telegrama

“Është përdorur në më shumë se 150 mijë krime”, Rusia hap hetim ndaj aplikacionit Telegram

Read at source (2 outlets)

“Është përdorur në më shumë se 150 mijë krime”, Rusia hap hetim ndaj aplikacionit Telegram

Rusija pokrenula istragu protiv osnivača Telegrama

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