Telegram is used heavily in both Ukraine & Russia. But I doubt it has anything to do with it.
Ukraine has many many other options.
What else is there for Russians to communicate with the outer world?
He hasn’t lived in Russia for a decade. From what I understand the reason he left is because he refused to give them access. He’d prob be arrested there at the airport as well.
I’m guessing you’re in SMS-land (USofA) where telegram (nor WhatsApp) never really caught on? Because telegram is HUGE outside of the US and China, including Ukraine.
Yes, it's Ukrainian, but it's very detailed.
By the way, I'm not sure what reasons would Ukraine have to make up their accusations: if Telegram weren't entangled with Russia, why would it be such a big problem for them?
That hardly corresponds with Durov's relationships and history with Russian government.
> Russia invaded their sovereign neighbour Ukraine who the f cares about their forums for messaging. yawn.
What does one even have to do with the other? Feels like obsessing a bit too much over a single topic.