The Powers That Be: Daily

Julia Ioffe on the Telegram Scandal

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Aug 30, 2024
Julia Ioffe, a journalist renowned for her insights on geopolitics and media, dives into the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov. She highlights Telegram's dual role in promoting free speech while serving as a propaganda tool in Russia. The conversation shifts to the geopolitical implications this arrest has amidst rising tensions between the West and Russia. Ioffe also unpacks the complexities of tech companies' legal responsibilities in different regions and the unique challenges faced by the Russian opposition in using technology under government repression.
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