Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized the UK government's decision to ban children under 16 from accessing social networks, claiming it will pose greater dangers to teenagers.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized the UK government's decision to ban children under 16 from accessing social networks, claiming it will pose greater dangers to teenagers.

@meduzalive 15 Jun 2026, 19:55

Durov stated that banning social networks for teenagers increases their risks as they switch to VPNs to access illegal content.

@varlamov_news 15 Jun 2026, 18:37

In the UK, starting from 2027, social media will be banned for children under 16, covering platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.

@meduzalive 15 Jun 2026, 10:12

The Prime Minister of the UK announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, set to take effect in early 2027, citing the negative impact of social media on young people's mental health.

@varlamov_news 15 Jun 2026, 07:33