Russia — Federal Security Service & Telegram

Russia — Federal Security Service: Issued charges and international arrest warrant against Durov, alleging Telegram's complicity in terrorism. The FSB's actions are part of Russia's broader internet control efforts.

Telegram: Accused of facilitating terrorism and failing to remove content; subject to Russian restrictions. The charges could lead to further regulatory actions and impact its user base and business operations.

Russia — Federal Security Service: Russia's FSB charged Durov with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list.

Telegram: Telegram faces a A$54.6 million fine and potential service shutdown in Australia, adding to legal troubles in Russia and France.

Russia — Federal Security Service: The FSB alleges Durov failed to take down content, contributing to his wanted status, but this event does not directly involve the FSB.

Telegram: Telegram faced a brief App Store removal due to child sexual abuse material, highlighting ongoing content moderation challenges and regulatory scrutiny. The app was restored quickly, but the incident adds to reputational and regulatory risks.