Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Asserts Case is Unfounded, Criticizes French Government

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the widely used messaging application Telegram, has expressed his confidence that a legal case against him in France will be dismissed. Durov sharply criticized the French government, stating that its efforts to undermine Telegram will be unsuccessful. Durov made these statements during an exclusive interview, where he affirmed Telegram’s commitment to protecting user privacy and freedom of expression, emphasizing that the application will continue to provide its services to users worldwide regardless of political pressures. Durov added that Telegram faces similar challenges in other countries, but he is confident in his team’s ability to overcome them. He asserted that Telegram will remain a neutral and independent platform that serves the interests of its users first and foremost. Furthermore, Durov criticized certain governmental policies that restrict internet freedom, deeming them to be in conflict with the principles of democracy and human rights. He called for the need to find a balance between protecting national security and preserving freedom of expression online.