Telegram messenger is a problem for Ukraine. This was stated by the head of the main intelligence department of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov (listed as terrorists and extremists in the Russian Federation) in an interview with BBC Ukraine.
In his opinion, it is necessary to force all instant messengers and social networks to register legally in order to clarify who is behind which resource.
“If you want to prove your position and someone may not like it and this is normal in a democratic society, take responsibility. Why are you afraid to say who you are?” – Budanov asked a question.
Last week, Deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Nikita Poturaev offered Introduce military censorship in Ukraine and ban the social network TikTok and the Telegram messenger.
The reason for the need for such restrictions is the reluctance of some social networks, including X, to “communicate” with Ukrainian authorities and impose contextual restrictions, the parliamentarian said. Additionally, Poturaev criticized Telegram for publications indicating cooperation with the FSB of the Russian Federation and violent methods of mobilization in Ukraine.
Previously Pavel Durov statedthat rivals could spread rumors about control of Telegram.