Russia has issued an international arrest warrant for Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app Telegram. Durov is a self-proclaimed libertarian and a strong advocate for internet privacy. However, he has drawn criticism for his reluctance to moderate content on his platform. The reasons behind the warrant remain largely unspecified, but it signals an escalation in tensions between Russia and the messaging app. Telegram has become a crucial platform for dissent and information sharing within Russia, particularly since the invasion of Ukraine. This move against Durov likely aims to exert pressure on Telegram to comply with Russian demands regarding data and content control, however, Durov is unlikely to cooperate given his established principles.