Telegram is Russian and spying :
- creator Pavel Durov a Russian who refuses to use the world-known encryption algorythms and uses his (MTProto) implying that the Russian have the encryption keys.
source : https://restoreprivacy.com/secure-encrypted-messaging-apps/telegram/
- The servers are in the Arab Emirates (part of the B.R.I.C.S and allies of Russia) who have gained against the cia some immunity in exchange for their Oil.
source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telegram_(software)
- The App is officially sharing information about any device and messages with the Russian authorities, who use the Telegram conversation officially in trials against opponents. source : https://www.wired.com/story/the-kremlin-has-entered-the-chat/
How does this align with any of Tor's values?
Carlos.