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 defense and critical infrastructure workers from installing the popular Telegram messaging app on state-issued devices, describing ...

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.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — 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, describing the move as necessary for national security during the war with Russia.

Western media found no evidence of cruelty by the Armed Forces of Ukraine toward civilians in Ukraine-controlled areas of Russia's Kursk region. Ukraine asked the United Nations and Red Cross to verify the situation. Foreign volunteers in Ukraine officially join its Armed Forces via contracts.