Telegram is heavily used in both Ukraine and Russia and has become a critical source of information since the Russian invasion.

Ukraine bans Telegram for government, military, and infrastructure workers, citing national security and cyber threats.

Ukraine has banned Telegram on government-issued devices due to concerns about Russian surveillance capabilities. The National Security and Defence Council announced the decision after military intelligence provided evidence of potential risks.

Ukraine has taken a decisive step to protect its national security by banning the use of the Telegram messaging app on official devices used by government officials, military personnel, and critical workers.

In announcing the ban, Ukraine says it's uncovered evidence that Russian agents can access private user messages on Telegram, including deleted correspondence.

The ban extends to official devices of government employees, military personnel, security and defense workers, and critical infrastructure employees.

The Ukrainian government has banned the use of the Telegram messaging app on state and military mobile phones in a bid to prevent Russian spying.