According to Odaily, Edward Snowden, the whistleblower behind the 'Prism' revelations, expressed his strong disapproval on the X platform regarding the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Snowden stated, 'The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is a violation of fundamental human rights, including freedom of speech and association. I am shocked and deeply saddened that Macron has resorted to hostage-taking to obtain private communications. This not only shames France but also the entire world.'