Russia's Volodin Accuses U.S. of Orchestrating Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's Arrest in France

Aug 27, 2024, 05:48 AM

Vyacheslav Volodin, the Speaker of Russia's Duma, has accused the United States of orchestrating the arrest of Pavel Durov, the CEO and founder of Telegram, in France. The arrest reportedly took place at an airport near Paris over the weekend. Volodin, a senior ally of President Vladimir Putin, claims without providing evidence that Washington is behind the arrest, suggesting it is an attempt to control Telegram ahead of significant events. These allegations have not been substantiated with any evidence.