Macron Unaware of Telegram's Durov Arrival in France Amid Arrest Reports During Serbia Visit

Aug 29, 2024, 07:25 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that he was unaware of Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov's arrival in France and had no plans to meet with him. This statement comes amid reports of Durov's arrest, which the French prosecutor's office clarified is unrelated to the United States. Macron, who is currently visiting Serbia, emphasized that he does not track the arrival of individuals and that this is standard practice. The French Foreign Ministry and Macron were not given prior warning about Durov's arrest, according to sources in the Paris prosecutor's office. Reports from Le Monde and AFP have also covered these developments.