Pavel Durov was added to Russia's registry of terrorists and…
Pavel Durov was added to Russia's registry of terrorists and extremists, leading to legal and financial restrictions on him personally, but Russian authorities and legal experts confirm these restrictions do not apply to Telegram as a legal entity. The move follows allegations that Telegram facilitated terrorist activities by failing to remove channels and bots used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups.
Consensus
- Pavel Durov was included in Russia's registry of terrorists and extremists by Rosfinmonitoring.
- The restrictions imposed on Durov due to his inclusion in the registry do not apply to Telegram as a legal entity.
- Financial institutions are required to freeze Durov's assets and transactions.
- Durov was charged with aiding terrorist activities under Article 205.1, Part 1.1 of the Russian Criminal Code.
- The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) alleges that Telegram failed to remove channels, chats, and bots used by Ukrainian special services and extremist organizations for planning terrorist attacks and other crimes.
- Durov has been placed under international arrest.
- The inclusion of Durov in the registry does not automatically lead to Telegram being declared a terrorist or extremist organization.
- There are no current legal prohibitions on purchasing Telegram Premium or using Telegram services in Russia, as long as the platform itself is not officially designated as extremist.
Points of divergence
- Authorities have already discussed the possibility of recognizing Telegram itself as an extremist or terrorist organization. — tg_paperpaper_ru
- The clinic 'AltroVita' may terminate its contract with Durov due to his inclusion in the register. — tg_dwglavnoe
- Some legal experts believe that purchasing Telegram Premium, placing ads, or displaying the Telegram logo may be prohibited if the platform is declared extremist, though it is not currently. — meduza
- Transferring money to Durov's accounts may be considered financing terrorism after his designation as an extremist. — vm
- The FSB uncovered a scheme involving Telegram bots that recruited Russian minors into criminal activities by impersonating law enforcement. — vedomosti
Coverage (20 sources)
- What awaits Telegram users because a case was filed against Durov for aiding terrorism — Бумага
- Pursuit of Durov will affect Telegram users, says Rosfinmonitoring. But risks exist, say lawyers — DW Главное
- Rosfinmonitoring: restrictions against Durov do not apply to Telegram — Коммерсантъ
- Authorities state that 'extremist' restrictions against Durov do not apply to Telegram — The Moscow Times
- Rosfinmonitoring: restrictions against Durov do not apply to Telegram — Meduza
- Rosfinmonitoring: Restrictions against Durov* do not apply to Telegram — Вечерняя Москва
- Rosfinmonitoring explained the consequences of Durov's status for Telegram — Ведомости
- Ограничения против Дурова: что заявил Росфинмониторинг — Дождь
- Restrictions against Durov do not apply to Telegram as a legal entity — Rosfinmonitoring — Дождь (Telegram)
- Включение Дурова в список террористов и экстремистов Росфинмониторинга не запрещает оплату сервисов Telegram для простых… — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Lawyer: transactions in Telegram can now be considered as funding terrorism — Коммерсантъ
- Lawyer told about the consequences of Durov's status for Telegram users — Ведомости
- Can one continue to use Telegram after Pavel Durov being recognized as a 'terrorist and extremist'? Experts explain — Дождь (Telegram)
- Lawyer: Telegram will not be automatically banned after ruling on Durov — Коммерсантъ
- Lawyer explained consequences of the decision on Durov for Telegram users — Коммерсантъ
- Intelligence Herald newspaper 'Izvestia' explains that the status of extremist and terrorist for Pavel Durov means personal sanctions... — Faridaily
- ⚡️ Pavel Durov added to the registry of terrorists and extremists by Rosfinmonitoring. For Telegram users, this is for now... — Важные истории
- Durov, "Diving," and FSB. What risks now exist for Telegram users — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия
- Lawyer Dobrovinsky urged to think three times before making money transfers in Telegram — Москва 24
- Росфинмониторинг отверг влияние ограничений против Дурова на Telegram — Москва 24
Key entities
- Telegram
- Durov
- Rosfinmonitoring
- TASS
- U
- Russia
- Telegram
- FSB
- Izvestiya
- The Authorities
- Alexander Dobrovinsky
- Divingchik
- Svetlana Kuzevanova
- Digital & Analogue Partners