A Message from Telegram’s CEO: Navigating Challenges with Gratitude and Commitment

To the Telegram community,

I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support. Recently, I encountered an unexpected situation in Paris, where I was interviewed by law enforcement over four consecutive days. Authorities suggested that I could be held personally responsible for certain individuals misusing Telegram, claiming they hadn’t received responses from our team. This came as a surprise for a few reasons:

- We have an official EU representative who handles all requests from European authorities.

- French officials had several ways to directly contact me.

- It’s standard practice to direct legal concerns at the platform, not its CEO.

As a tech innovator, I firmly believe that creators shouldn’t be held accountable for the misuse of their platforms. Our mission is to strike a balance between privacy and security, engaging with regulators to find common ground. While we uphold our principles, we’re open to dialogue and are prepared to leave markets that conflict with our values.

We recognize that our rapid growth comes with its own set of challenges, but we’re committed to enhancing the safety and experience for our users. I will be sharing more updates on this front soon.

Thank you once again for your incredible support and trust.

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