2026-01-06 10:26:04

Telegram's financial ties to Russia remain more entangled than many realized, even as founder Pavel Durov has moved to distance the platform from Moscow. Recent disclosures reveal the messaging giant's deeper economic exposure to the country—a complex situation that underscores how geopolitical shifts continue to reshape the landscape for major tech players operating across multiple jurisdictions. The revelation raises questions about the long-term sustainability of Durov's strategic pivot.

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FUD_Vaccinated

· 01-08 21:27

Durov's move is a bit awkward; he wanted to distance himself from Russia but was still deeply tied to it when exposed... Where's the promised independence and neutrality?

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BearMarketMonk

· 01-06 11:51

Escaping from Moscow is just a show; honestly, who are they trying to fool... The roots of capital have long been deeply embedded, and no matter how much you try to pull them out, they can't be completely eradicated. History tends to repeat itself, and this time it's just a different actor.

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GateUser-6bc33122

· 01-06 10:55

Durov wants to cut off Russia? Uh... this financial chain probably can't be severed cleanly.

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LiquidityWizard

· 01-06 10:55

Durov wants to leave Russia, but the money is still in Moscow, so it's a bit difficult.

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zkProofInThePudding

· 01-06 10:53

Why make it so complicated, Durov? Just come clean and be done with it.

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AirdropHunter007

· 01-06 10:36

Durov wants to run, but the tail can't be hidden. The money from Russia still can't be cut off.

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HashBandit

· 01-06 10:35

lmao durov really thought he could just ghost russia like it's some shitty mining operation that stopped being profitable... nah man the financial tentacles run too deep. this is literally the scalability trilemma but make it geopolitical - can't have decentralization, speed, AND clean hands all at once fr

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