French authorities’ decision to lift Pavel Durov’s travel ban in November 2025 marks an important moment for Telegram, especially after a long period of legal pressure.
Durov, the CEO and co-founder of Telegram, had been restricted from leaving France since his arrest in August 2024. During that time, he had to report regularly to local police, creating uncertainty not only for him but also for the millions of people who depend on Telegram for communication, business, and crypto services connected to the TON blockchain.
