Russia urges France to respect detained Telegram co-founder's rights

The Russian Embassy in France has demanded that the French authorities ensure that the rights of Pavel Durov, the detained co-founder of the Telegram messenger, are respected, but Paris has so far avoided interaction on this issue. 

“After the news of Pavel Durov's detention appeared in the media, we immediately asked the French authorities for an explanation of the reasons and demanded to ensure the protection of his rights and provide consular access. As of today, the French side is still avoiding interaction on this issue,” the Embassy's press service said, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media. 

The Russian diplomatic mission also assured that they are in contact with Durov's lawyer.