French President Macron defends granting citizenship to Telegram CEO Durov amid legal troubles
• French President Emmanuel Macron defended his decision to grant fast-track citizenship to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who faces preliminary charges in France for alleged criminal activity on the platform.
• Durov was arrested in France over the weekend and released on bail, but is barred from leaving the country and must report to the police regularly.
• Macron stated that he was unaware of Durov's arrival in France and denied any plans to meet with him, emphasizing France's support for freedom of expression and entrepreneurship.