Pavel Durov, Telegram’s CEO, has elaborated on what led to the app’s brief removal from the App Store last night.

Telegram has been mired in other recent controversies including allegations by Russia of aiding terrorism and criticism by Australia over its handling of violent content.

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Telegram doesn't seem happy about it, either.

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