strikeJul 29, 2026

Billionaire gives Moscow the middle finger after being placed on Russia’s most wanted list

Summary

Billionaire gives Moscow the middle finger after being placed on Russia’s most wanted list Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, has repeatedly run into trouble with both the Kremlin and Western officials as he cast himself as a champion of free speech.

Source: The Associated Press — Read the full report

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The Associated PressBy The Associated Press
Billionaire gives Moscow the middle finger after being placed on Russia’s most wanted list Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, has repeatedly run into trouble with both the Kremlin and Western officials as he cast himself as a champion of f…

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