Pavel Durov (Telegram Owner) Speaks Out for the First Time Since His Politically-Motivated Arrest in France

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has effectively been under house arrest in France since he was arrested there ten months ago. For the first time, he explains why.

(0:00) Being Arrested in France
(10:57) France’s Attempt to Humiliate and Tarnish Durov
(15:54) Did the Russian Government Ever Try to Arrest Durov?
(17:21) How Telegram Makes Money
(20:04) Are They Attacking Durov Because He’s Russian?
(21:19) Did Anyone Defend Durov?
(24:23) What Did Durov Do in Jail?
(25:17) Is Durov Allowed to Leave France?
(30:37) The Real Reason They’re Attacking Durov
(31:56) Europe’s Mission to Make Privacy Illegal
(39:20) France’s Confiscation of Durov’s Phone
(40:47) The Investigation Into Durov
(56:52) How Telegram Stays Neutral in Global Politics
(58:44) The Advancements of Encryption Technology
(1:00:47) Is There Anything That Can Prevent a Government From Spying on You?
(1:02:42) The Importance of Disconnecting
(1:04:40) Durov’s Thoughts on Ross Ulbricht