Millions of Ukrainians have rely on Telegram as a crutch in the nearly three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It provides details on upcoming episodes and assists communities in organizing food, medical assistance, and other assistance. What has however become a major source of concern has grown to become a major source of concern. Russian officials have grown more concerned about their reliance on Telegram in recent months as concerns that the software was used as a source of disinformation and a spying tool for Russia have risen. The Ukraine is currently attempting to break free of Telegram. Authorities notified the military, government authorities, and those building essential equipment that the use of the software on work phones had to be restricted in September. More delicate connections have been moved to encrypted messaging programs like Signal. Some senior authorities have proposed new regulations on Telegram, including principles to reveal who is responsible for the operation of stations with large followings who are anonymous. ” We understand we are dependent”, said Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, a part of Ukraine’s Parliament who has drafted a laws to strengthen oversight of Telegram. ” It’s a problem for us “.ImageYaroslav Yurchyshyn, a member of Ukraine’s Parliament who has drafted a law to tighten regulation of Telegram, said the country’s dependence on the app was” a problem”.Credit… Sasha Maslov for The New York TimesUkraine’s experience with Telegram illustrates the benefits and drawbacks of being beholden to a single app. Seldom has a nation relied on a platform for communication, information, and other crucial providers so heavily, especially during a conflict. We are having difficulty retrieving the article’s information. In your browser’s settings, kindly allow JavaScript. Thank you for your patience while we verify entry. If you are in Audience mode please leave and log into your Times accounts, or listen for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify exposure. Presently a customer? Register in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.