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Telegram, a popular messaging app widely used by Ukrainians, has come under significant scrutiny and regulatory action in Ukraine. Recent reports indicate major developments, such as the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv banning Telegram for work-related communication, reflecting growing concerns about security and misinformation. Regional governments like Lviv have also imposed restrictions on its use by officials on official devices.
Surveys suggest that a large percentage of Ukrainians rely on Telegram as their primary news source, even as the Ukrainian government and military tighten usage regulations. The National Council has expressed hopes for a complete block of the app, citing national security risks. Meanwhile, incidents of misuse, such as the spread of misinformation and coordination of terrorist acts, have further fueled the debate about its role in society.
Despite these challenges, Telegram remains a vital tool for many, especially for communicating under complex circumstances, such as in occupied territories or during emergencies like large-scale outages. The recent update in Telegram's privacy policy to share user data for illegal activities with law enforcement shows a shift towards cooperative regulation.
The balance between ensuring security and maintaining freedom of communication continues to be a contentious issue, reflecting the broader global struggle on regulating digital platforms while respecting user privacy and freedom of speech.
Surveys suggest that a large percentage of Ukrainians rely on Telegram as their primary news source, even as the Ukrainian government and military tighten usage regulations. The National Council has expressed hopes for a complete block of the app, citing national security risks. Meanwhile, incidents of misuse, such as the spread of misinformation and coordination of terrorist acts, have further fueled the debate about its role in society.
Despite these challenges, Telegram remains a vital tool for many, especially for communicating under complex circumstances, such as in occupied territories or during emergencies like large-scale outages. The recent update in Telegram's privacy policy to share user data for illegal activities with law enforcement shows a shift towards cooperative regulation.
The balance between ensuring security and maintaining freedom of communication continues to be a contentious issue, reflecting the broader global struggle on regulating digital platforms while respecting user privacy and freedom of speech.
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Only 9% of Ukrainians believe that Telegram should be completely banned - KIIS poll Only 9% of Ukrainians believe that the Telegram messenger should be completely banned in Ukraine. 2 952 172
Zelenskyy on terrorist attack in Lviv: Attack was organised by Russia; intelligence data indicates that Russian Federation plans to continue such attacks President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia was behind the terrorist attack in Lviv. The attackers were recruited through Telegram. 4 460 124 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine
73% of Ukrainians receive news from Telegram - USAID survey in Ukraine In 2024, Telegram remained the main social network through which Ukrainians receive news. Over the past year, its share has increased by 1%. Thus, it is the main source of information for 73% of the country's population. 3 586 112
Telegram blocked "Intelligence Bot" and number of official bots that countered Russian military aggression against Ukraine - DIU Telegram has blocked a number of bots that helped counter Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. 13 002 103
"Servant of People" Kravets illegally received status of unfit and volunteer while vacationing with his girlfriend in Paris and Saudi Arabia. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Hromadske media outlet claims that Roman Kravets, who is called the owner of the Joker Telegram channel, was removed from the military register in the summer of 2024 by a decision of the MMC, despite being abroad at the time. Also in September, he met with Kyiv businessman Seiar Kurshutov... 26 710 98
"Servant of People" Roman Kravets blackmails "Uklon" taxi via Telegram channel "Joker" The anonymous Telegram channel "Joker" is run by Roman Kravets, a candidate for the People’s Deputy from the "Servant of the People" party. 28 734 92
Officials and military personnel were banned from using Telegram on duty - NSDC Government officials, military personnel, employees of the security and defense sector, as well as critical infrastructure operators, have been banned from using Telegram on their work devices. 9 035 91
Verkhovna Rada Committee unanimously backed bill to regulate Telegram’s activities in Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Humanitarian Policy has unanimously backed Bill No. 11115 on regulating Telegram’s activities in Ukraine. 9 505 108 Previously in trend: Anonymous Telegram channels
Telegram is tool of influence similar to Russian Orthodox Church. It should be either banned or regulated, - Siumar The authorities should either ban Telegram in Ukraine or start regulating the messenger. 3 019 75
Telegram to disclose IP addresses and phone numbers of users engaged in illegal activities to law enforcement Telegram has updated its Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for users and will now provide law enforcement with IP addresses and phone numbers of people involved in illegal activities. 3 903 69
How owner of Telegram channel "Joker" and "servant of people" Kravets lives: car for 8 million and trips abroad because of "requests from top". VIDEO The owner of the Joker Telegram channel is Roman Kravets, number 153 on the Servant of the People list. 29 566 68
Major Telegram channels ignored Zaluzhnyi’s interview about SSU searches and disagreements with Zelenskyy A number of Ukrainian Telegram channels with several million subscribers synchronously ignored an interview with the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom and former Commander-in-Chief of the AFU, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, where he spoke about SSU (Security Service of Ukraine) searches at his... 15 769 66 Previously in trend: Anonymous Telegram channels
Apple demands Telegram to block number of channels for Ukrainian users Telegram receives letters from Apple demanding to block a number of channels for Ukrainian users. 11 431 64
Ukrainians distrust telethons most - Rating poll. INFOGRAPHICS Sociologists asked Ukrainians which media outlets they trust the most. 7 783 60
Pool of anonymous Telegram channels backed in unison president’s initiative to abolish NABU and SAPO independence – TEXTY.ORG For about a month, popular Telegram channels have been preparing public opinion for the adoption and signing of draft law No. 12414, which effectively abolished the independence of NABU and SAPO. 11 472 58 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
Durov is released from custody in France - BFMTV Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was arrested in France the day before, has been released from custody. 13 634 57
Owners of anonymous Telegram channels reserved as "SSU officers in reserve," - Zhelezniak. VIDEO The probable owners of anonymous Telegram channels are exempt from mobilisation as reserve officers of the Security Service of Ukraine. 9 965 54 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine Employee mobilization exemption
It’s important to understand whether there is behind Telegram FSB can be discerned. Company’s ownership system remains unclear - Yurchyshyn The public is still unaware of Telegram’s ownership system, so it is not known whether there is behind this social network FSB can be suddenly discerned. 3 161 48
Telegram is problem from point of view of national security, but it can be used to convey something to people in occupied territories - Budanov The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, said that Telegram is a problem for Ukraine’s national security, but it is useful for conveying information to people in the occupied territories. 3 787 47
National Council hopes for complete blocking of Telegram in Ukraine The National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting hopes that the Telegram messenger will soon be completely blocked in Ukraine. This is due to the risks posed by the use of this messenger. 11 658 46
Telegram channels with millions of subscribers write that Russia is trying to prevent Yermak’s trip to US with Zelenskyy A number of anonymous Telegram channels are spreading posts claiming that Russia is "trying to do everything" to prevent the head of the Presidential Administration, Andrii Yermak, from traveling to the US with President Zelenskyy. 7 063 46 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence Yermak’s dismissal
47% of Ukrainians named Telegram as main source of information, 21% - " United Marathon" - study by "Rating". INFOGRAPHICS Telegram channels, YouTube videos, and the "United News Marathon" are the main sources of information for Ukrainians. 2 819 43
Owners of Telegram channels that attacked NABU and whitewashed corrupt officials revealed, - Zhelezniak. VIDEO The owners of five Telegram channels that participated in the attack on anti-corruption agencies have been revealed. 12 384 39 Previously in trend: Anonymous Telegram channels
NSDC Secretary Lytvynenko: Decision to ban Telegram does not apply to official government channels The decision of the National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity (NCCC) to restrict the use of the Telegram messenger is advisory to the Cabinet of Ministers and does not apply to official Telegram channels of public authorities. 4 240 38
Chat-bot was created for "Internet warriors" from Ukraine, in which you can tell Russians truth about war Project Zenyk-Bot allows you to participate in the information war. 4 660 36 Previously in trend: War
76% of Ukrainians see Russian disinformation on Telegram and TikTok as problem — poll. INFOGRAPHICS Most Ukrainians support stronger state oversight and regulation of Telegram and TikTok. 1 459 35 Previously in trend: Telegram ban
Telegram restores operation of Ukrainian bots that helped in fight against Russia The Telegram messenger has restored the operation of official Ukrainian bots that helped in the fight against Russian aggression. 4 829 35
Administrator of Telegram channels for evaders turned out to be FSB agent - SSU. PHOTOS One of the organisers of the scheme for evaders was exposed for collaborating with the Russian Federal Security Service. 7 729 34 Previously in trend: War
RF Prosecutor General’s Office has demanded Telegram to remove Butusov Plus channel, and messenger has been fined 4 million rubles The Russian Prosecutor General's Office demanded Telegram to remove the Butusov Plus channel and posts about Putin's niece. For refusal, the messenger was fined 4 million rubles. 10 007 31
Telegram channels with millions of subscribers ignore NABU’s "Midas" investigation and discredit Bureau Anonymous Telegram channels with millions of followers are ignoring news coverage of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau's investigation into corruption in the energy sector. 8 620 27 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Energy sector corruption
Starting November 11, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv will ban use of Telegram for work Starting November 11, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv will ban the use of Telegram messenger for official purposes. 1 716 24
Rada will restrict usage of Telegram The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will restrict the usage of the Telegram messenger in the parliament's local network. 3 383 21
Kharkiv administrator of Telegram channel suspected of promoting Russian aggression. PHOTO In Kharkiv, the administrator of a telegram channel who spread disinformation about the war, called for not fulfilling mobilisation measures and incited national hatred was exposed. 3 336 16 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators
Russian Federation recruits migrants via Telegram for crimes in Europe - Czech intelligence Russia is using migrants from outside the EU to commit crimes, increase fear, and undermine trust in European governments. 2 252 15 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU
Russian hackers attacked Ukrainian Telegram channels with IPSO messages The spread of IPSO messages in Telegram channels that use FleepBot to publish content has been recorded. 3 329 15
Major Telegram channels are ignoring new "Mindich tapes" and attacking NABU, - Zhelezniak A number of anonymous Telegram channels ignored the news about the release of the new "Mindich tapes," instead publishing posts accusing the Bureau of "totalitarian practices." 3 021 42 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Mindich’s new tapes
"Moscow will burn": Moscow Mayor Sobyanin’s Telegram channel was hacked and fundraising appeal for drones for Ukrainian Armed Forces was published. VIDEO Unidentified individuals hacked Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin’s personal Telegram channel, using it to launch a fundraising campaign for drones for the Ukrainian army. 9 212 30
Zelenskyy: Durov’s detention does not affect Telegram’s work in Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France does not affect the messenger's work in Ukraine. 1 416 13
Telegram suffers large-scale outage On October 3, in the afternoon, the Telegram messenger suffered a malfunction. Users complain about slow loading and sending messages. 3 055 12
Zelenskyy’s PR man Petrov staged provocation outside NABU. Those involved have been identified, – Zhelezniak. VIDEO On Friday, 3 April, a provocative video filmed outside the entrance to the NABU building was posted on anonymous Telegram channels. 10 110 28 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Lviv RMA bans officials from using Telegram on official devices The Lviv Regional Military Administration (LRMA) has banned the use of the Telegram messenger on official devices. 678 7
In February alone, there were over 300 publications or information attacks on NABU and SAPO In February 2026, the NABU recorded more than 300 publications or information attacks on anti-corruption bodies. Mostly through anonymous Telegram channels. 963 5 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Ukraine freed 400 sq. km after Starlink shutdown to Russians, - Bloomberg The Ukrainian counteroffensive led to the liberation of approximately 400 square kilometers after Russian forces lost access to thousands of Starlink terminals. 2 881 14 Previously in trend: Blocking messengers in the Russian Federation Blocking Starlink to occupiers
Zhelezniak explained how media attacks on journalists and anti-corruption activists work. VIDEO MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak has published an investigation into media attacks on journalists, anti-corruption activists and opposition politicians. 1 992 10 Previously in trend: Criticism of opposition
A chat-bot was created to search people who disappeared during war A chat-bot "Find Relatives" was created in Ukraine. It helps in searching for those with whom contact was lost during the war, no matter where they are now. 3 087 4 Previously in trend: War
Telegram channel spreading information about terrorist attacks in Lviv is blocked - MIA Law enforcement officers have blocked a telegram channel that disseminated information about terrorist attacks in Lviv. 2 413 3
Telegram and WhatsApp suffer large-scale outage in Russia In Russia, Telegram users have faced failures in the work of the messenger. 163 0
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