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‘I refused’: Telegram CEO alleges French interference in Romanian elections

IndiaTimes Monday, 19 May 2025 ()
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov alleges that French intelligence, led by Nicolas Lerner, requested the platform to censor conservative voices in Romania before the presidential election runoff. Durov claims he refused, citing Telegram's commitment to free speech, similar to their stance in Russia, Belarus, and Iran.
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News video: France BLASTS Durov, Claims Allegations To Be ‘Fake and Denies Interfering…’ In Romanian Election

France BLASTS Durov, Claims Allegations To Be ‘Fake and Denies Interfering…’ In Romanian Election 03:26

 France has denied allegations of interfering in Romania’s presidential elections after Telegram founder Pavel Durov claimed a “Western European government” asked him to block Romanian conservatives ahead of the vote. Durov hinted at France with a baguette emoji and accused French intel chief...

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