On August 24, Durov, the Russian-born founder of Telegram, was detained at a Paris airport on charges related to the criminal use of his messaging app, including terrorism, child pornography, drug trafficking, money laundering and fraud. The 39-year-old billionaire holds citizenship of several countries, including France. On Wednesday, Durov was released under judicial supervision, banned from leaving France and ordered to pay a 5 million euro ($5.5 million) bail.
"No, as far as I know, they never met," Peskov told reporters.
Durov had not held any negotiations with the Kremlin, the official said, adding that there were no agreements.
Peskov on also refused to comment on the detention of two Colombian citizens in Russia, redirecting the question to the relevant departments.
"I have no information at all about the detention of Colombian citizens. I suggest you contact the relevant services — the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the FSB. This is not a topic for the Presidential Administration," Peskov told reporters.