Putin Questions France’s Actions Against Telegram’s Durov

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confusion and disbelief over France’s recent actions against Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov. In a statement released earlier today, Putin stated, “I don’t understand why the French government is targeting Mr. Durov and his messaging app.”

The French government recently took legal action against Telegram, a popular encrypted messaging app, for allegedly failing to cooperate with authorities in their efforts to combat terrorism and ensure national security. The move has sparked controversy and debate among world leaders, with Putin being the latest to weigh in on the matter.

Durov, a Russian entrepreneur and founder of Telegram, has been a vocal advocate for privacy and encryption rights. His app has gained popularity among users who value secure communication and data protection. However, some governments, including France, have raised concerns about the app being used by extremist groups to plan and coordinate attacks.

Putin’s comments come at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and Western countries, particularly following the recent poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The Russian president’s defense of Durov and Telegram may further strain relations with France and other European nations.

As the debate over privacy, security, and government surveillance continues to unfold, the actions taken by France against Telegram and Durov are likely to have far-reaching implications. It remains to be seen how other world leaders will respond to Putin’s remarks and whether this issue will escalate into a larger diplomatic dispute.