"My number one priority in life is my freedom," Durov told Tucker Carlson in an interview in April, emphasizing his dedication to personal liberty amid legal battles.
Prosecutors allege Telegram was "complicit" in a series of illegal activities including gun and drug sales and the distribution of child pornography, raising concerns about the platform's security.
Durov's brief time in a holding cell rallied supporters who see him as a free-speech icon, while incensing critics who view his stance as a misunderstanding of censorship.
When Durov was still living in Russia, he regularly stood up to the country's restrictive authorities, ultimately leading to his departure from the nation.
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