It looks like Telegram isn't playing ball with the CIA and the DNC.
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SEPT, 2023
The EU is trying to have its own Russia-Gate and censor any info about Nazi-Ukraine or Russian war news. They are cracking down on free speech on social media.
"Across the platforms studied – Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube – Kremlin-backed accounts have amassed some 165 million followers and have had their content viewed at least 16 billion times "in less than a year." None of the platforms we contacted responded to questions.
Telegram is not classified as a VLOP [very large online platform] under the DSA, and so does not have to comply with the Act until next year when it goes into effect for all online platforms."
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MAY, 2024
Telegram CEO calls out rival Signal, claiming it has ties to US government
"Telegram CEO Pavel Durov issued a scathing criticism of Signal, alleging the messaging service is not secure and has ties to US intelligence agencies."
https://www.theregister.com/2024/05/14/telegram_ceo_calls_out_rival/
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AUG. 2024
France charges Telegram CEO with multiple crimes
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SEPT. 2024
French Party Leader Warns Telegram CEO's Life May Be in Danger
