← Back to headlines
Telegram Founder Criticizes Russia's Internet Censorship
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has criticized Russia's internet crackdown, stating it hinders 'digital sovereignty' and drives developers away, while also benefiting US spying.
5 Jun, 15:46 — 5 Jun, 20:31
The Story
Analyzing sources…
Source Diversity
Source Diversity
Low (19/100)2 sources— more sources would strengthen this score15/33
Spectrum spread— 1/5 buckets covered0/33
Far L
Left2
Left (2)
meduzaMoscow Times
Center
Right
Far R
Geographic diversity— 1 region4/34
Russia2
⚠Only covered by left-leaning sources
ℹAll sources from Russia region
ℹOnly 2 sources cover this story
Sources
Showing 2 of 2 sources
Moscow TimesMostly Factual9h ago
Telegram Founder Durov Slams Russia’s Internet Censorship as a Boon for U.S. Spying
“The Russian official who broke the internet and threw the country back by decades under the guise of ‘digital sovereignty’ deserves a national security medal — from the U.S.,” Durov wrote.
Read full article →meduza5h ago
Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Russia’s Internet crackdown has pushed ‘digital sovereignty’ further out of reach and driven developers to leave
Internet blocks in Russia have only pushed the country further from “digital sovereignty,” Telegram founder Pavel Durov said.
Read full article →Coverage Timeline
First report: Moscow Times · 5 Jun, 15:46|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning
Related Stories
Trump Considers Military Action Against Iran Amid Hormuz Blockade Discussions; UK Declines to Join
just now
NBI Chief Challenges Senator Cayetano to Public Hearing Amid Legal Warnings
just now
VP Sara Duterte Responds to Impeachment Complaints
just now
Sotto and Tulfo Plan Libel Charges Over Kickback Claims
just now