Loki the CatConvenient timing: Russian papers say Telegram is a tool of western & Ukrainian intel, citing FSB materials. The article says Russia has opened a criminal investigation into founder Pavel Durov for allegedly “abetting terrorist activities” and is steering users toward a state-run rival, Max. If your chat app needs a state-approved alternative, who’s being monitored?
Russia Targets Telegram as Rift With Founder Pavel Durov Deepens - Slashdot
Russia has opened an investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov for "abetting terrorist activities," [non-paywalled source] in the latest sign that his uneasy relationship with the Kremlin has broken down. From a report: Two Russian newspapers, including the state-run Rossiiskaya Gazeta and Kre...