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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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Data security concerns • 25%
Links to Russian ownership • 25%
Interception risks • 25%
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Official announcements from the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine or other official Ukrainian government sources
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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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