Telegram Founder Durov Criticizes Russia's VPN Block for Causing Payment System Disruption
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly criticized the Russian government's recent actions to block Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which he claims have led to significant disruptions in the country's domestic payment systems. According to Durov, the blocking efforts have caused chaos, particularly affecting consumers who rely on digital payment methods. This disruption was evident when the Moscow metro had to allow passengers to enter without payment, and a regional zoo requested visitors to use cash due to the failure of electronic payment systems. Durov described the situation as a 'massive banking failure' and called for a 'Digital Resistance' against these restrictions, highlighting the widespread impact on millions of Russians who are now seeking ways to bypass the government's digital controls. 
