The Kremlin recently commented on the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France, stating that this event should not be misinterpreted as political persecution. According to sources, Durov has full rights for legal defense, and the Kremlin supports this, expressing readiness to provide assistance if necessary. Meanwhile, the Kremlin emphasized its close attention to the subsequent developments of the incident, hoping that all parties involved will maintain fairness and rationality, avoiding excessive interpretation of this matter as a political act.