Russia Seeks Telegram CEO's Arrest as Zelensky Warns of New Threats

On July 29, 2026, Russian authorities called for the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of an imminent massive Russian strike and the deployment of 30,000 additional North Korean troops. The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) also accused Kyiv of using Telegram to coordinate arson attacks by teenagers in Russia. Zelensky reported 'good' talks with President Donald Trump regarding Patriot interceptor production and Russia negotiations. The headlines reflect escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Telegram at the center of Russian security concerns.