Telegram has no dependence on Russian capital, confirmed by bond issuance
Despite some concerns, Telegram does not depend financially on Russian capital. The recent $1.7 billion bond offering included zero Russian investors. Older bonds issued in 2021 have mostly been repaid and no longer pose any issues.
Source Durov
Bondholders are not shareholders and therefore have no influence over Telegram’s management decisions. The company’s sole shareholder remains its founder.
This underlines Telegram’s transparency and independence in strategic decision-making, an important factor amid current geopolitical challenges.
