In the wake of a terrorist assault on a concert venue in a suburb of Moscow, the Kremlin has issued a warning to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov regarding the platform’s alleged use for terrorist activities.
What Happened: On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, publicly addressed Durov, a Russian national, urging him to take more responsibility for the messaging app’s content. Peskov suggested that terrorists are exploiting the platform, reported Politico.
“We would have expected more attention from Pavel Durov,” said Peskov in an interview with Russia’s pro-government outlet Life. “Because this unique and phenomenal resource from a technological point of view, which grew up before our generation’s eyes, is increasingly becoming a tool in the hands of terrorists — used for terrorist purposes.”
Despite these allegations, Russia currently has no plans to ban Telegram, which is used by approximately 40% of the country’s internet users.
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