Zelenskyy: Ukrainian intelligence services operating in Russia via Telegram, will also reach Max
Russian intelligence services continue to operate via Telegram in Ukraine, and Ukraine is similarly utilizing the messenger within Russia; however, restrictions on Telegram in Russia will make it more difficult to transmit signals to their society, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported.
"Undoubtedly, Russian intelligence services have worked through Telegram in Ukraine and continue to do so. We know this, identify it, and fight against it. Regarding us, frankly, we also work through Telegram in Russia. Now, with the restriction of Telegram in Russia, it will certainly be more difficult to transmit signals to their society, but nevertheless, I received a report regarding their new network. We will reach Max (the name of a new Russian government social network – IF-U) as well," Zelenskyy told journalists on Friday.
According to the President, Russia is restricting social networks and mobile communications to achieve total control.
"We understand what Putin is building in Russia, or has almost built, but it is, you know, a step back—a step back 100 years. They (Russians – IF-U) could basically soon switch to paper mail, telegraphs, and horses. That is the kind of civilization it is. Perhaps Putin likes it this way; perhaps it makes him feel young again," Zelenskyy noted.
