UAE freezes $20 billion jet deal with France after Telegram CEO arrest
![]() 1968 Wednesday, 28 August, 2024, 16:54 United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly suspended its deal with France for the purchase of 80 Rafale fighter jets in response to the recent arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Durov was detained in France over the weekend amid an investigation into his messaging platform’s handling of illicit activities, including drug trafficking and child pornography. Durov, a dual citizen of France and the UAE, may also hold Russian citizenship, though his current status is unclear. The suspension of the deal, which involves French aerospace company Dassault, has raised concerns about a potential complete halt in military and technical cooperation between the UAE and France. The UAE has sought consular access to Durov as diplomatic tensions rise. |
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