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Ukraine bans Telegram messenger app on state-issued devices because of Russian security threat

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Telegram is widely used in Ukraine not only for texting but also for reading news.

It is also the primary way Ukrainian officials engage with the public and relay war developments.

An exception to the ban will be allowed for people who use the app in their official duties.

The ban was announced Friday by Ukraine ’s Security and Defense Council .

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English

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