This week, the FSB filed a warrant against Telegram founder Pavel…
This week, the FSB filed a warrant against Telegram founder Pavel Durov for aiding terrorism, and Rosfinmonitoring added Durov to the list of 'extremists and terrorists' on July 30.
Consensus
- Pavel Durov has been charged by the FSB with aiding terrorism.
- Pavel Durov has been added to the Russian government's list of extremists and terrorists by Rosfinmonitoring.
- Telegram as a platform has not been declared extremist or banned.
- Financial transactions within Telegram, including Premium subscriptions and 'stars', are not currently prohibited for users.
- The legal status of Telegram remains unchanged despite the charges against Durov.
- Users are advised to be cautious with their activity in Telegram, particularly sharing content related to Durov.
Points of divergence
- BBC asked media lawyers about risks for Telegram users and channel owners, and whether buying 'stars' is safe. — tg_bbcrussian
- Germán Klimenko, head of the Foundation for the Development of the Digital Economy, believes a ban on Telegram is likely (70–80% probability) and that policy will not change until the end of the special military operation. — vm
- Personal messages to Pavel Durov may now be considered a criminal offense, with potential punishment up to 15 years in prison. — tg_chertamedia
- A deputy from the State Duma recommended temporarily avoiding payments in Telegram until official clarifications are issued. — tg_dwglavnoe
- The Investigative Committee has opened 15 criminal cases related to recruitment into terrorist activities via a Telegram chatbot called 'Daiwinchik/Leo'. — m24
Coverage (18 sources)
- Is it dangerous to use Telegram in Russia due to the 'Durov case' of aiding terrorism? — BBC News Русская служба
- Can Telegram be officially banned in Russia — Вечерняя Москва
- Lawyers explained what is at stake in reposting messages from Durov — Вести
- Expert explained what awaits Telegram after Durov's recognition as an extremist — Вести
- Rosfinmonitoring clarified the status of Telegram in Russia — РИАМО
- In the SF assessed risks for Telegram users due to Durov's status — Вести
- Russia declared Pavel Durov a terrorist. Okay, so buying Telegram Premium is now dangerous? No, and even the authorities themselves admit this — Meduza
- State media began explaining to Russians that Telegram remains legal. But personal communication with Pavel Durov became a criminal... — Черта
- Что будет с Telegram и грозит ли наказание за его использование — Вечерняя Москва
- Russia explained whether there will be punishment for paying for a Telegram subscription — Вести
- In the State Duma, they called to refuse from paid operations in Telegram — Вести
- Deputy Svinets warns Russians against purchasing in Telegram — Москва 24
- State Duma Members Urge Russians to Hold Off Telegram Payments Amid Accusations Against Durov — DW Главное
- Адвокат Чернышев: Преследование Дурова не означает запрета Telegram для россиян — Вечерняя Москва
- State Duma members urged to refrain from payments in Telegram due to risk of it being designated as a terrorist organization — The Moscow Times
- The State Duma recommends halting financial operations via Telegram — Вести
- Russian Duma recommends citizens avoid purchasing Telegram subscriptions pending clarifications from Roskomnadzor and FSB — The Insider
- Ограничения против Telegram могут усилить в России из-за дела Дурова, — РИА «Новости» Госиздание ссылается на мнение IT-… — ASTRA
Key entities
- Telegram
- Pavel Durov
- State Duma
- Russia
- Rosfinmonitoring
- FSB
- Moscow
- Andrey Svinitsky
- Roskomnadzor
- TASS
- RBC
- News.ru
- Roskomnadzor
- Parliamentary Newspaper
- German Klimenko
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