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He was released on \u20ac5 million bail. The investigation continues, with Durov expressing gratitude to the judges, his legal team, and supporters. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, defended granting French nationality to Durov as a strategic move, while Durov emphasized his connections to Macron during questioning. 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