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Russia just slapped Telegram founder Pavel Durov with a terrorism designation after he refused to hand over user data for surveillance and censorship — a move that’s part of a broader legal battle dating back to February, when authorities accused Telegram of failing to remove extremist content. This isn’t Durov’s first run-in with the law: he was arrested in France last year over similar charges, though he was later released. A staunch defender of free speech and privacy, Durov has warned of government overreach and vowed Telegram would exit any country demanding user data. The legal pressure isn’t stopping there — Australia has also filed court proceedings, accusing Telegram of not removing enough terrorism-related content. This escalating global legal siege underscores the fierce clash between digital privacy and state control.

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