Are you ready for the latest drama involving Telegram CEO Pavel Durov? Well, here it is – Moscow is puzzled by Pavel Durov’s French affair! Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed during the Eastern Economic Forum that he thought Durov lived in Moscow. Putin recalled their only meeting many years ago where Durov discussed his business plans. However, the plot thickens as Durov was recently arrested in France.
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Despite Durov’s troubles in Paris, the Russian Foreign Ministry stepped in to assist. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov revealed that Moscow had contacted Durov’s lawyers and sent an official note to France. Lavrov criticized the West’s handling of media outlets like RT and Sputnik, facing bans in countries like France and the US. The drama continues with Durov facing serious charges, including child pornography and drug trafficking accusations.