Telegram to Share User Data with Authorities Amid Legal Pressure

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announces policy change following arrest and charges in France.

Telegram will provide user IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities with valid legal requests.
The policy shift follows the arrest of CEO Pavel Durov in France on charges of facilitating criminal activities.
Durov, who holds multiple nationalities, has denied the charges but agreed to update Telegram's terms of service.
Critics argue the move could endanger dissidents in repressive states where Telegram is widely used.
Ukraine has banned Telegram on state-issued devices, citing security concerns and potential Russian spying.