Pavel Durov Detained in France: What It Means for Telegram and His Future

Pavel Durov, the co-founder of Telegram and VKontakte, has been detained at Le Bourget airport in Paris due to allegations of complicity in serious crimes. The French authorities issued a warrant for his arrest after Telegram refused to cooperate with law enforcement. Durov, who holds French citizenship, now faces up to 20 years in prison and has been declared persona non grata in France. The arrest has sparked discussions around potential political motivations, with calls from Russian officials for his release.