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Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, has alleged that French intelligence services contacted him through an intermediary while he was in Paris, requesting assistance to censor Moldovan Telegram channels before presidential elections.

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Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, has alleged that French intelligence services contacted him through an intermediary while he was in Paris, requesting assistance to censor Moldovan Telegram channels before presidential elections.

Durov stated that, after reviewing flagged channels, some that violated platform rules were removed. He also claimed that the intermediary allegedly promised French intelligence would speak favorably about him to the judge overseeing <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2024/telegram-founder-pavel-durov-arrested-at-french-airport">ongoing legal charges in France.</a>

Durov stated that, after reviewing flagged channels, some that violated platform rules were removed. He also claimed that the intermediary allegedly promised French intelligence would speak favorably about him to the judge overseeing ongoing legal charges in France.

A second list of Moldovan channels was allegedly provided to Telegram, which Durov described as legitimate accounts that only held political positions disliked by French and Moldovan governments, prompting Telegram to refuse the removal request.

A second list of Moldovan channels was allegedly provided to Telegram, which Durov described as legitimate accounts that only held political positions disliked by French and Moldovan governments, prompting Telegram to refuse the removal request.

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Durov's allegations on social media, highlighting that accusations were being made during ongoing elections and referencing similar claims he made about Romania.

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The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Durov's allegations on social media, highlighting that accusations were being made during ongoing elections and referencing similar claims he made about Romania.

Moldova's pro-EU <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/moldovas-proeu-party-wins-election-amid-russia-interference-claims">Party of Action and Solidarity secured victory in parliamentary elections</a> with approximately 50 percent of the vote, followed by the pro-Russia Patriotic Electoral Bloc with approximately 24 percent.

Moldova's pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity secured victory in parliamentary elections with approximately 50 percent of the vote, followed by the pro-Russia Patriotic Electoral Bloc with approximately 24 percent.

Moldovan officials reported cyberattacks on electoral systems and bomb threats at polling stations abroad during the voting process, with turnout sitting at approximately 52 percent.

Moldovan officials reported cyberattacks on electoral systems and bomb threats at polling stations abroad during the voting process, with turnout sitting at approximately 52 percent.

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Durov stated that after reviewing flagged channels, some that violated platform rules were removed, and the intermediary allegedly promised French intelligence would speak favorably about him to the judge overseeing <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2024/telegram-founder-pavel-durov-arrested-at-french-airport">ongoing legal charges in France.</a>

Durov stated that after reviewing flagged channels, some that violated platform rules were removed, and the intermediary allegedly promised French intelligence would speak favorably about him to the judge overseeing ongoing legal charges in France.

A second list of Moldovan channels was provided to Telegram, which Durov described as legitimate accounts that only shared political positions disliked by French and Moldovan governments, prompting Telegram to refuse the removal request.</span

A second list of Moldovan channels was provided to Telegram, which Durov described as legitimate accounts that only shared political positions disliked by French and Moldovan governments, prompting Telegram to refuse the removal request.

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Durov's allegations on social media, stating he makes accusations during ongoing elections, referencing similar claims he made about Romania.

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Durov's allegations on social media, stating he makes accusations during ongoing elections, referencing similar claims he made about Romania.

Moldova's pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity secured victory in parliamentary elections with approximately 50 percent of the vote, followed by the pro-Russia Patriotic Electoral Bloc with approximately 24 percent.

Durov's claims are unfounded and his timing is suspicious, making censorship accusations right during Moldova's election cycle just like he did with Romania. Musk amplifying Russian propaganda from Durov on election day shows how disinformation spreads when foreign actors coordinate their messaging in order to influence democratic action.

Durov's claims are unfounded and his timing is suspicious, making censorship accusations right during Moldova's election cycle just like he did with Romania. Musk amplifying Russian propaganda from Durov on election day shows how disinformation spreads when foreign actors coordinate their messaging in order to influence democratic action.

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It is clear that French intelligence exploited Durov's legal troubles to pressure Telegram into censoring legitimate Moldovan voices that simply opposed establishment positions. Moldova's election was rigged from the start with opposition parties banned, leaders jailed and observers blocked. Western democratic values are nothing but elaborate lies.

It is clear that French intelligence exploited Durov's legal troubles to pressure Telegram into censoring legitimate Moldovan voices that simply opposed establishment positions. Moldova's election was rigged from the start with opposition parties banned, leaders jailed and observers blocked. Western democratic values are nothing but elaborate lies.

There is a 67 percent chance that Moldova will be part of the EU in 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 67 percent chance that Moldova will be part of the EU in 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Durov's claims are unfounded and his timing is suspicious, as he is making censorship accusations in the middle of Moldova's election cycle just like he did with Romania. Musk amplifying Russian propaganda from Durov on election day shows how disinformation spreads when foreign actors coordinate their messaging in order to undermine democracy.

Durov's claims are unfounded and his timing is suspicious, as he is making censorship accusations in the middle of Moldova's election cycle just like he did with Romania. Musk amplifying Russian propaganda from Durov on election day shows how disinformation spreads when foreign actors coordinate their messaging in order to undermine democracy.

It is clear that French intelligence exploited Durov's legal troubles to pressure Telegram into censoring legitimate Moldovan voices that simply opposed establishment positions. Moldova's election was rigged from the start, with opposition parties banned, leaders jailed and observers blocked. Western democratic values are nothing but elaborate lies.

It is clear that French intelligence exploited Durov's legal troubles to pressure Telegram into censoring legitimate Moldovan voices that simply opposed establishment positions. Moldova's election was rigged from the start, with opposition parties banned, leaders jailed and observers blocked. Western democratic values are nothing but elaborate lies.

There's a 66% chance that Moldova will be part of the EU in 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 66% chance that Moldova will be part of the EU in 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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