After the arrest of the Telegram founder, the Russian public is concerned about losing their "main source of information."
ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France has raised concerns among the Russian public.
Since the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022, Telegram has become one of the few uncensored sources of information in Russia. According to Mediascope research, Telegram has become the fourth most popular online service in Russia. Political scientist Tatiana Stanovaya stated that Telegram has now become the "main source of information" for those seeking independent viewpoints.
However, Durov has been prosecuted for failing to curb extremism and illegal content on the platform; although he has been released on bail, he is not allowed to leave France. Additionally, the European Commission is investigating whether Telegram needs to comply with stricter regulations.
