At least the Russian government doesn't have many ways to meddle in my life. I would be far more worried about my own government having access to my conversations.
Putin gives the Trump administration information on activists in the US, people part of the so called resistance, that are using telegram. Pavel Durov is told to keep quiet, or he'll get to eat some polonium.
A modern COINTELPRO.
I'm not saying that's likely, however given history, it also wouldn't be surprising.
