Social Media Summary:
The arrest of Pavel Durov has caused a stir, but the real issue is not Durov himself but the fear of losing the comfort provided by Telegram. Once the public realizes their channels are safe, Durov will fade from memory. Humanity is notoriously ungrateful.
The spectacle of Russian officials trying to claim Durov for themselves is laughable. Durov, who understands Russia well, knows that even the harshest French prison offers more freedom than anywhere in Russia. He distanced himself from his Russian identity in 2022 and emigrated in 2014, so Russian authorities won't get their hands on him.
Despite the media frenzy, things aren’t as dire as they seem. Durov remains unfazed, humorously requesting to be held in the Château d'If or on Île Sainte-Marguerite—without the iron mask. His global stature has only grown, and this incident has added to his heroic image.
Cautious optimism remains that this situation will resolve itself in a few weeks, and Telegram will continue unaffected.
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