The FSB alleges that Telegram continues to host channels, chats and bots run by Ukrainian intelligence services which are used to coordinate sabotage, terrorist attacks, and cyber fraud in Russia. The terrorism charges against Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov are viewed by insiders as part of an expansion of the FSB’s authority amid the prolonged war in Ukraine. AdvertisementThe FSB has accused the platform of failing to remove channels, chats and bots allegedly used to coordinate terrorist attacks and sabotage. According to the agency’s claims, Telegram continues to host accounts operated by Ukrainian intelligence services, terrorist organizations and extremist groups that are allegedly used to coordinate sabotage, terrorist attacks, mass killings and cyber fraud. People close to the Kremlin said the FSB has steadily expanded its reach into politics, business and civil society while more moderate officials lose influence.