⚡ Telegram CEO Exposes “Extortion Playbook” in Europe
Impossible Rules: EU allegedly sets rules tech firms can’t fully follow.
Political Pressure: French intelligence reportedly tried to get Telegram to censor voices in Romania & Moldova.
Durov Refused: Telegram resisted, even while facing criminal charges in Paris.
Pattern Revealed: Investigations → secret deals for compliance → pressure on those who refuse.
Context: Comes 24h after Brussels fined X €120M.
