Russian-born Telegram founder opens up about data safety of users in Ukraine!

Telegram, a popular social media application, is used by the majority of Ukrainians and Russians. Is it safe to use this application especially at this point of time where the war is taking place? Will Russia steal their information by this? People of Ukraine are scared of this doubt.

Now, the founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, said that the information of the Ukrainian people would be safe and that he would stand up for the people of Ukraine no matter what.

Fear

Unlike WhatsApp, Telegram does not have end-to-end encrypted technology. People in Ukraine are worried that Russians might steal their secret information. Also, they are scared if Telegram would provide their information when pressured by the Russians.

Owned

Commenting on this, Durov said, "If you follow my posts, you know that on my Mom's side, I trace my family line from Kyiv. Her maiden name is Ukrainian (Ivanenko), and to this day we have many relatives living in Ukraine. That's why this tragic conflict is personal both to me and Telegram."

9 years ago ..

Durov was the founder of VK, Russia's most popular social media site. He claims, "Nine years ago I was the CEO of VK, which was the largest social network in Russia and Ukraine. In 2013, the Russian security agency, FSB, demanded that I provide them the private data of the Ukrainian users of VK who were protesting against a pro-Russian President. I refused to comply with these demands, because it would have meant a betrayal of our Ukrainian users. After that, I was fired from the company I founded and was forced to leave Russia."

"Many years have passed since then. Many things changed: I no longer live in Russia, no longer have any companies or employees there. But one thing remains the same – I stand for our users no matter what. Their right to privacy is sacred. Now – more than ever," he said.

Nine years ago, a telegram owner claimed that Russia had requested public information.