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

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 banned government officials, military personnel and other defense and critical infrastructure workers from installing the popular Telegram messaging app on state-issued devices.

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.

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

The National Defense and Security Council of Ukraine announced a ban on the messaging app Telegram on electronic devices used by the country’s military and government officials.

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

A poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology also showed that 71% of Ukrainians consider the spread of Russian disinformation and propaganda on social media, including Telegram, a "fairly serious" or "very serious" threat.