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Ukraine Bans Telegram for Officials, Military, and Special Services Over Security Concerns

Sep 20, 2024, 11:37 AM

Ukraine has banned the use of the Telegram messenger app for government officials, military personnel, special services, and critical infrastructure workers. The decision, announced by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on its Facebook page, aims to address national security concerns linked to the app, which was founded by Russian-born Pavel Durov. The ban applies to all official devices and was enacted by the National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity on September 19.

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Will Ukraine enforce the Telegram ban for officials and military by the end of 2024?

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Official announcements from the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine or other official Ukrainian government sources

Will Ukraine lift the Telegram ban for officials and military by September 30, 2025?

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No • 50%

Yes • 50%

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Will Ukraine report a significant security breach linked to Telegram by March 31, 2025?

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Yes • 50%

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What will be the most common method of communication among Ukrainian officials after the Telegram ban by the end of 2024?

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Phone calls • 25%

Email • 25%

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What will be the primary reason cited for the Telegram ban by Ukraine by September 30, 2024?

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Other • 25%

Interception risks • 25%

Data security concerns • 25%

Links to Russian ownership • 25%

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Which platform will Ukrainian officials and military adopt primarily by the end of 2024?

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Other • 25%

WhatsApp • 25%

Signal • 25%

Viber • 25%

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