Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, remains in French custody, with his arrest causing a significant strain in Russia-France relations.
French prosecutors have extended his detention period for further questioning, amidst allegations from a senior Russian official that the United States is using France to exert control over Telegram. This incident has led to a new low in diplomatic relations between Moscow and Paris, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics at play.
Durov, who holds both French and Russian nationality, was arrested near Paris, triggering a strong reaction from Russia, which sees the move as politically motivated.
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Telegram boss to stay in custody as Russia alleges US meddling
Telegram boss Pavel Durov could be held in police custody until Wednesday after French prosecutors said... the chairman of Russia’s State Duma, the lower house of parliament, said the US, through France, was attempting to exert control over Telegram.
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