Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, speaking through Telegram after his arrest in France, said the company was ready to exit markets incompatible with its privacy and security principles. Durov further mentioned that Telegram has taken similar actions in several countries, such as Russia and Iran. Last month, Durov was arrested at a Paris airport and charged with "assisting in the dissemination of child pornography and drug trafficking, among other crimes." He is currently being released by French authorities, subject to judicial supervision, and is temporarily staying in France. According to reports, Telegram mainly relies on cryptocurrency-related activities for income, holding digital assets worth $400 million in 2023.