Duma Deputy Demands Telegram Return 250 Million Rubles

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A Russian politician wants money from Telegram. He sent a claim asking for 250 million rubles.

The politician spent this money to make his channel popular. He believes Telegram did not keep its promise and was blocked.

He trusted Telegram and put a lot of people's money into it. Now he demands all this invested money back for his channel.

If Telegram does not pay, he plans to go to court. Then he will ask for much more money, perhaps double the amount.

He gives Telegram one month to pay the requested money. In court, he will also demand 250 million more for his emotional suffering.

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How much money does the politician want from Telegram?

He wants 250 million rubles.

Why does the politician want the money back?

He believes Telegram did not keep its promise and blocked his channel.

What will the politician do if Telegram does not pay?

He plans to go to court and ask for much more money.

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