Russia opens criminal case against Telegram's Durov for 'promoting terrorism,' reports say
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Russia has opened a criminal case against the founder of the Telegram app, reportedly for promoting or aiding terrorism. The move appears to be part of a deepening rift between Russia and the app's founder. The exact nature of the allegations and the potential consequences are not clear, but the case has prompted some to come to the app's defense.
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