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>>Durov criticizes the EU for promoting a false moderation narrative to legitimize excessive surveillance.

Durov criticizes the EU for promoting a false moderation narrative to legitimize excessive surveillance.

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about 16 hours ago

EU Accusations and Durov's Response

Pavel Durov claims the EU fabricates a narrative to justify expanding surveillance through the Chat Control and Digital Services Act. He accuses Brussels of using Soros‑funded NGOs and mainstream media to portray Telegram as a problem. Durov says this narrative threatens remaining freedoms and questions the credibility of the organizations involved.

AI Forensics Report on Telegram Abuse

AI Forensics monitored 80,000 files in 16 Telegram channels from December 2025 to February 2026 and identified about 25,000 users sharing nude photos and deepfake videos, some involving minors. The study describes Telegram as a hub for organizing and amplifying non‑consensual intimate content. Researchers urge the EU to designate Telegram as a Very Large Online Platform so the DSA can impose stricter oversight.

Telegram's Stance and Legal Pressure

Telegram states that sharing non‑consensual intimate images is prohibited and its moderation tools surpass those required of designated VLOPs. Durov was detained in France in 2024 on allegations of facilitating illegal content but was later released and returned to Dubai. The app faces blocking attempts in Russia and continued scrutiny across Europe while remaining popular with crypto communities.