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Pavel Durov

Telegram's Durov slams WhatsApp's encryption as 'biggest consumer fraud'

10 Apr 2026-13:42
Russia’s VPN ban halts payments, claims Telegram founder

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, stated that Russia's effort to block Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) caused an issue with a domestic payment system, noting that tens of millions of Russians were resisting digital restrictions.

04 Apr 2026-14:29
Durov says Russia VPN block caused payment chaos

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has claimed that Russia’s efforts to block Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) triggered disruptions in a domestic payment system, causing widespread inconvenience for users.

04 Apr 2026-10:49
Russia investigates Telegram founder over alleged terror links

Russia is investigating Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, in connection with a criminal case on allegations of “facilitation of terrorist activities.”

24 Feb 2026-10:38
Telegram showdown: Durov says Moscow is repeating Iran’s mistake

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has criticized the reported slowdown of the messaging platform in Russia, comparing the situation to Iran’s failed attempt to block the service several years ago.

11 Feb 2026-09:15
Telegram’s Durov slams France for oppressing social networks

Pavel Durov, founder and chief executive of Telegram, has criticized France, arguing that the country is not free and accusing it of “criminally persecuting” social networks that provide users with a degree of freedom.

03 Feb 2026-16:45
France removes travel ban on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is once again free to travel without restrictions.

13 Nov 2025-20:13
Pavel Durov marks 41st birthday with dire warning: 'Time is running out to save free internet'

Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov marked his 41st birthday with a somber message on X, saying he has “no reason to celebrate.”

10 Oct 2025-14:53
Telegram founder Durov reveals he was targeted in 2018 poisoning attempt

Telegram founder Pavel Durov told US journalist Lex Fridman that he was the target of a poisoning attempt in the spring of 2018.

01 Oct 2025-12:52
Telegram founder Durov criticizes France over ‘absurd’ yearlong case

Telegram founder Pavel Durov slammed French authorities on Sunday over what he called a “strange arrest” and ongoing legal case that he says has damaged France’s reputation as a free country.

25 Aug 2025-17:50

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