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Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, Arrested in France
Who is Pavel Durov?
Background and Career
* Born October 10, 1984, in Leningrad, USSR (now St. Petersburg, Russia)
* Co-founder of Vkontakte, the largest social media network in Russia, in 2006
* Launched Telegram, a secure messaging app, in 2013
* Known for his outspoken criticism of the Russian government and commitment to privacy
Arrest in France
* Arrested on Saturday, March 24, 2023
* Detained at Le Bourget Airport in Paris upon disembarking his private jet
* Reason for arrest not immediately disclosed
International Reaction
* Concerns raised about potential political motivations behind the arrest
* Supporters express solidarity and call for his release
* Human rights organizations monitoring the situation
Telegram's Future
* Durov's arrest raises questions about Telegram's future and commitment to privacy
* Company has a history of resisting government pressure
* Users may be concerned about the security of their data
Impact on Russia-France Relations
* Arrest could strain relations between Russia and France
* France has not commented on the reasons for Durov's detention
* Russia has expressed concern for Durov's well-being
