Russia has accused the United States of being behind the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov and said relations with France had reached a new low. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Pavel Durov, the 39-year-old Russian billionaire and founder of Telegram, was arrested in France on Saturday. According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, he will remain in custody for another 48 hours and is expected to remain in custody until Wednesday. Prosecutors have until then to either file charges or release him.
Charges against Durov
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a press conference that Russia is ready to provide Durov with all necessary assistance, given his Russian citizenship. In addition, the speaker of the lower house of the Russian parliament suggested that the United States, through France, is trying to exert control over Telegram.
Telegram CEO is accused of crimes related to promoting child sexual abuse, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions.
Diplomatic crisis
The incident has escalated into a diplomatic crisis, with the Russian Foreign Ministry declaring that relations between Moscow and Paris have reached their lowest point since the arrest of Pavel Durov. This situation adds another layer of complexity to the already tense relations between Russia and Western countries.
The case of Pavel Durov raises questions about the regulation of social media platforms and the liability of CEOs regarding the content shared on their platforms. It also highlights the complexities of international relations in an increasingly digitally connected world.
This content was originally published in Russia says US is behind the arrest of Telegram CEO on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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