Federal Security Service (FSB)

Russian businesses are removing products linked to Durov following a designation of him as a terrorist by Russian authorities. The FSB charged Durov with aiding terrorism by failing to remove channels and bots used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups, and seeks to place him on an international wanted list.

Russian authorities charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism by failing to remove channels linked to Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups. The FSB accused Telegram of enabling sabotage, terrorism, and cyber fraud in Russia, while Durov, based in Dubai, claims the charges are fabricated to suppress free speech and privacy.

European governments sanctioned Russian individuals and organizations linked to cyberespionage group Turla and destructive attacks, including FSB's Center 16 and GRU figures. The EU and UK cited Turla's 2010–2023 operations targeting European nations and Poland's 2022 energy grid attack.

The EU sanctioned Russian FSB cyber operatives linked to Turla, a hacking group targeting EU and Ukrainian governments, critical infrastructure, and strategic industries since 2010. Sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes for individuals and entities like Advanced System Technology (AST) and NPP Gamma, with France and the UK also imposing related measures.

Putin's war is increasing the influence of Russia's FSB intelligence agency. Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an FSB board meeting with Director Aleksandr Bortnikov in Moscow, as documented by state media Sputnik.

The article suggests the FSB's likely involvement in the Boston Marathon terrorist attack, citing inconsistencies in Kremlin accounts of cooperation with US authorities and an embarrassing trap for US agents.