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Russian Embassy Seeks Clarification and Consular Access for Pavel Durov's Arrest in France

Aug 25, 2024, 08:55 AM

The Russian Embassy in France is actively seeking clarification regarding the arrest of Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram. According to reports from Russia's TASS agency and Sputnik, the embassy has demanded an explanation from French authorities and requested immediate consular access to Durov. The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that there were no requests for Durov's detention from his representatives. Additionally, the embassy has expressed outrage over the situation, claiming that French officials have been unresponsive to their requests for cooperation in ensuring Durov's legal rights are respected.