Ukraine restricts use of Telegram amid Russian surveillance concerns

In a significant step to safeguard its national security, Ukraine has banned government and military officials from using the Telegram messaging app on state-issued devices.

This decision comes amid growing concerns about Russian surveillance.

The National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity (NCCC), a key body for coordination and control in the field of cybersecurity, has decided to restrict the use of Telegram in government agencies, military formations, and critical infrastructure facilities, according to the website of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.