Telegram CEO: “We’ll Leave Countries That Don’t Adhere to Telegram's Principles”... Russia and Iran Mentioned
CryptoNewsTerminal Staff05 Sep, 2024
Telegram CEO: “We’ll Leave Countries That Don’t Adhere to Telegram's Principles”... Russia and Iran Mentioned
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Position Following Pavel Durov’s official indictment and supervised release by French authorities, the Telegram CEO declared, "We are not in this to make money. Therefore, we are ready to withdraw from markets that don't support Telegram's principles." Telegram's Balancing Act Telegram has often struggled to strike a balance between privacy and security, sometimes leading to conflicts with state regulators. In such cases, Durov stated that Telegram is "ready to leave." Specific Countries Mentioned As examples, Durov cited Russia and Iran, where Telegram has faced challenges in cooperating with authorities and adhering to their regulations. Telegram's Mission Durov emphasized that Telegram is driven by a mission to safeguard users' fundamental rights and promote positive change in regions where those rights are violated.
