Russia charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism this week and issued an international arrest warrant for him, escalating a criminal case the FSB opened in February on the same grounds. The agency added that “an international wanted notice has been issued” for Durov, though it named no specific channels and published no evidence. BREAKING Russia issues international wanted notice for Telegram chief over 'terrorism'. Neither Durov nor Telegram had commented on the new charges as of Wednesday evening. Read: Charges Released Against Telegram Founder Pavel DurovDurov has denied wrongdoing, and his lawyers point to better cooperation between Telegram and French investigators since the arrest.