According to ChainCatcher, according to sources from the French "Canard Chain de l'Elysée", Telegram founder Durov told the police that he was supposed to have dinner with French President Macron on the day of his arrest.

Paris officials denied the news. French politician Florian Philippot expressed doubts about Macron's statement and said on social media X that it is entirely possible for the president to carry out such deception to complete the "master's mission." He also asked Macron to explain this.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that Russia's request for Durov's visit to France was under review.