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

The Ukrainian government has reasons to believe that Russia, which it is at war with, may have access to personal data as well as communication on Telegram. The app is widely used in the country as on

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.

Ukraine has banned the use of the Telegram messaging app on official devices for state officials, military personnel, and critical workers due to security concerns. The National Security and Defence Council made the decision after evidence showed Russian special services could spy on the platform.

"I have always advocated freedom of speech, but the issue of Telegram is not a matter of freedom of speech, it is a matter of national security," Ukraine's military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov,

Ukraine bans Telegram on official devices for national security, citing Russian cyberattacks; exceptions for official duties.

Ukraine has banned government officials, military personnel and other defence and critical infrastructure workers from installing the popular Telegram messaging app on state-issued devices, describing the move as necessary for national security during the war with Russia.

Military personnel and civil servants are prohibited from using Telegram on work devices. However, there are exceptions, according to the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC). "The National Cybersecurity Coordination Center (NCCC) has decided to restrict the use of Telegram in government bodies,