Ukrainian authorities have already imposed restrictions on the use of Telegram among the military, government officials, and workers of critical infrastructure and are considering continuing this process.
The Ukrainian authorities have already introduced restrictions on the use of Telegram among the military, government officials and workers of critical infrastructures and are considering the continuation of this process.
Ukrainian officials are considering restrictions on Telegram because of the risk of disinformation and espionage by Russia, writes The New York Times.
In particular, new rules are being considered, such as mandatory disclosure of anonymous channel owners and risk warnings.
Telegram denies ties to Russia and emphasizes that the platform "has always been safe for Ukrainians." Pavel Durov's company assures that even deleted messages cannot be accessible to third parties, and cases of information leaks are the result of physical confiscation of devices or their infection with malicious software.
The company also announced the introduction of new tools to combat disinformation, including fact-checking functions.
We will remind you that in September 2024, the Ukrainian authorities already introduced restrictions on the use of Telegram among the military, government officials and workers of critical infrastructures.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, Telegram is actively used by Russia as a tool for cyber attacks and espionage. Its functions allow the distribution of malicious software, correcting missile strikes and tracking the location of the Ukrainian military.
Despite the risks, Telegram remains extremely popular among Ukrainians. According to a study commissioned by the US government, about 70% of Ukrainian citizens use it as their main source of news. This far exceeds the popularity of television, radio or other platforms. Officials admit that overcoming such addiction will not be easy. At the same time, they emphasize that the security of the country should be in the first place.
