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French President Emmanuel Macron at a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris, 25 August 2024.

Video. Telegram CEO arrest not 'a political' move, says French president

Updated: 26/08/2024 - 18:10 GMT+2

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Pavel Durov's arrest occurred "as part of an ongoing judicial investigation". The Russian billionaire was arrested on Saturday night at a Paris airport.

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