🔥Russia-France tensions escalate after Telegram CEO's arrest 🔥
🔹 Russia's request: The Russian Foreign Ministry has requested consular access to Pavel Durov after he was arrested in France. Russian authorities have reacted strongly to the incident.
🔹 Statement from France: French authorities are expected to issue a statement on Durov's case on Monday.
🔹 Reaction from Russia: The Russian Embassy accused France of refusing to cooperate and demanded protection of Durov's rights. Some Russian officials consider this an indirect hostile act.
🔹 Telegram's operations: Durov could face charges related to Telegram's operations, including money laundering and illegal content.
🔹 Crypto reaction: Several prominent figures in the crypto industry, including Elon Musk and Vitalik Buterin, have spoken out in support of Durov.
🔹 Toncoin Price Drop: Toncoin is down 17% since the incident was reported.
🔗 Source: The Block (https://www.theblock.co/post/312968/russia-france-tensions-flare-following-telegram-ceos-arrest-reports?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss)
