Telegram may be recognized as a terrorist resource in Russia

Telegram may be recognized as a terrorist resource in Russia, — State Duma deputy.

Consensus

Pavel Durov has been accused of involvement in terrorism-related activities by Russian authorities.
Telegram is under scrutiny for being used in criminal activities, including fraud, drug trafficking, and weapons trade.
There are ongoing discussions in the Russian State Duma about the need for dialogue between Telegram's leadership and Russian authorities.
The Russian government is considering classifying Telegram as a terrorist resource.

Pavel Durov has been officially declared a terrorist, and there are rumors of a potential ban on Telegram, coinciding with new waves of mobilization rumors. — novaya_eu
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The opposition party 'Yabloko' has been allowed to participate in elections with the slogan 'For Peace and Freedom,' but voters may face risks of being accused of discrediting the army. — novaya_eu
The FSB has initiated an international search for Pavel Durov and has formally charged him under a terrorism-related article. — m24
Over 24,000 cases of fraud involving Telegram were reported by the start of 2026. — m24
A member of the State Duma has explicitly stated that Telegram may be recognized as a terrorist resource in Russia. — tg_moscowmap