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Telegram Founder Was in Russia When App's Ban Lifted

2 pointsby souvlakee9 months ago

3 comments

mtmail9 months ago
HN discussion on the english version of the article at <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=41368772">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=41368772</a>
souvlakee9 months ago
[EN] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;storage.googleapis.com&#x2F;istories&#x2F;en&#x2F;news&#x2F;2024&#x2F;08&#x2F;27&#x2F;pavel-durov-has-visited-russia-more-than-50-times-since-his-exile-in-2014&#x2F;index.html" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;storage.googleapis.com&#x2F;istories&#x2F;en&#x2F;news&#x2F;2024&#x2F;08&#x2F;27&#x2F;p...</a>
souvlakee9 months ago
TLDR: Pavel Durov, Telegram founder, visited Russia 50+ times since 2014 &quot;emigration&quot;. Data from leaked FSB border-crossing database reveals frequent trips, including right after Telegram&#x27;s unblocking in 2020. Raises questions about his relationship with Russian authorities despite public opposition.