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Telegram Gives Gram a Billion-User Second Chance

On July 21, 2026, Pavel Durov said Telegram would add a native, non-custodial Gram wallet to every version of its app, positioning it as the biggest non-custodial wallet rollout ever, potentially reaching more than one billion monthly active users.

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Quote of the day by Pavel Durov: 'My success and health come from 20+ years of abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, pills, and illegal drugs'

Pavel Durov is a Russian-born technology entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and chief executive officer of Telegram, a globally popular cloud-based messaging app. Born in Saint Petersburg in 1984, Durov first achieved widespread fame after launching VKontakte, often called VK, in 2006. Built as a local equivalent to Facebook,…

The Times of India

Telegram founder warns of new AI-powered threat that can force apps like Instagram removed from Playstore; calls it 'takedown extortion'

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has warned app developers of an emerging cyber threat he calls takedown extortion, after Apple briefly removed Telegram from its App Store following an attack in which a user planted AI-modified illegal content inside a public group chat. Durov said the app was restored within hours…

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Telegram Founder Warns 'Any App Can Be Next' as Hidden AI-Modified CSAM Is Used for Digital Extortion

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says AI-modified CSAM was planted to trigger Apple's App Store removal in an alleged extortion scheme

International Business Times UK

Telegram App Store Ban Explained: Why Apple Removed the Messaging App as Pavel Durov Faces Terror Charges

Apple briefly removed Telegram from its App Store due to content violations, highlighting ongoing legal and regulatory challenges for the platform and its founder, Pavel Durov.

International Business Times UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nine dead and dozens wounded as Putin pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles

Trump's remarks come as Kyiv hits two more Wildberries warehouses and oil facilities in Russia

The Independent UK

'Officials confused about who can ban whom': Telegram CEO Durov hits back after Russia charges him with terrorism

Russia has designated Telegram founder Pavel Durov as a terrorist. This action follows his refusal to comply with state demands for censorship. The Federal Security Service has initiated procedures to place Durov on an international wanted list. Russian authorities accuse Telegram of facilitating terrorist activities and causing significant damage. Durov…

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'Don't Get Confused': Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Fires Back at Russia's Terrorism Charge With Viral Meme

The Telegram founder used a statement, video and satirical posts to challenge Moscow after being added to Russia's register of terrorists and extremists.

International Business Times UK

Russia seeks arrest of Telegram's Durov over 'terrorism complicity' claims

Russia has announced it is seeking the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over accusations of "complicity in terrorism", alleging he allowed the platform to be used for recruitment by Ukraine's security services.

Radio France Internationale

Australia launches proceedings against Telegram over terrorist content

Australia’s internet commissioner alleges some of the content hosted on platform includes material related to Christchurch and Buffalo attacks as well as Isis beheading

The Independent UK

Australia’s online watchdog is taking messaging app Telegram to court over ‘pro-terrorist’ posts

The Conversation

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content

Australia’s online safety watchdog has taken legal action against Telegram for what the watchdog says is a failure to remove extremist content

The Independent UK

Telegram's billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before - in Russia and France

On Wednesday, Russia's Federal Security Service, or FSB, accused him of aiding what it called terrorist activities. It also said it was adding Durov's name to international wanted lists.

The Economic Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says he’s ‘not sure’ about allowing Kyiv to build Patriot missiles

Trump's remarks come as Kyiv hits two more Wildberries warehouses and oil facilities in Russia

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Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material after Russia's charges on Durov

Australia's internet regulator has begun legal action against Telegram. This action targets alleged failings to remove pro-terror posts from the platform. The regulator cited videos linked to Christchurch and Buffalo terror attacks. Telegram faces potential civil penalties of up to fifty-four point six million Australian dollars. The messaging app has…

International Business Times UK

Who Is Pavel Durov? Telegram Founder Who Claims More Than 100 Children Now Targeted by Russia's FSB

Pavel Durov, the Telegram founder, is back in the news after Russia stepped up pressure on him and after he said more than 100 children will share his fortune.

International Business Times UK

Russia Promotes State Linked 'Max' App as It Accuses Telegram of Enabling Sabotage and Mass Murder

Russia's FSB accuses Telegram of aiding terrorism, targeting founder Pavel Durov. Meanwhile, the Kremlin promotes Max, a state-linked messaging app, raising digital rights concerns.

The Independent UK

Telegram's billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before -- in Russia and France

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, has repeatedly run into trouble with both the Kremlin and Western officials as he cast himself as a champion of free speech

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Russia Accuses Telegram Founder of Aiding Terrorism for Refusing To Remove Ukrainian Recruitment Bots

Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with supporting terrorism, alleging he refused to remove recruitment bots used by Ukrainian intelligence, which he denied.

The Independent UK

Telegram founder Pavel Durov charged by Russia over terrorism offences

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Russia's wanted list: Everything to know about his $6.6 billion net worth, 100+ children, and life in Dubai

Pavel Durov net worth: Russia's Federal Security Service has charged Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov and has accused him of facilitating terrorist activities. On Russia's wanted list, Pavel Durov's net worth is estimated at $6.6 billion, reflecting Telegram's global reach. He previously stated intentions to share his fortune with his more…

The Times of India

Russia's Telegram crackdown: Pavel Durov charged with aiding terrorism, puts him on international wanted list

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) on Wednesday charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activities and placed him on an international wanted list, accusing the messaging platform of failing to remove content allegedly used by Ukrainian intelligence agencies and terrorist and extremist organisations.

France 24

Russia issues international wanted notice against Telegram founder Pavel Durov for aiding terrorism

Moscow on Wednesday said it had issued an international wanted notice for Russian-born Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for "complicity in terrorism". Russian security services accused Durov of failing to remove "channels, chats and bots" on the popular messaging platform allegedly used by Ukraine to recruit people for deadly sabotage operations…

Euronews

Russia issues international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Durov

Durov, who holds French and UAE passports and has lived outside Russia for years, called the case politically motivated. The Kremlin frequently targets its political enemies on charges of supporting "terrorism" or "extremism".

The Independent UK

Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and puts him on wanted list

Russia’s main domestic security agency says the founder of the messaging app Telegram has been charged with aiding terrorism and put on an international wanted list

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