> Anyhow, people don't write off Telegram because it's Russian, but for many legitimate reasons.
> There are indications that it could be much closer to the Russian government than they pretend
Can you give more details, please? I'm using telegram a lot and want to know if there is something...
Also Durov has visited Russia over 60 times
https://kyivindependent.com/kremlingram-investigation-durov/
despite endless claims he's in exile
https://www.google.com/search?q=durov+exile
https://texty.org.ua/articles/112347/eight-signsof-danger-te... , https://medium.com/@anton.rozenberg/pavel-durov-sued-senior-...