Ilyas Verdiev explains that Ukrainians are increasingly trying to outflank disinformation, by seeking out independent reporting.
Telegram is a messenger service, which has become a popular alternative to Facebook-owned WhatsApp. Many organised groups, including political activists, use the platform's broadcasting feature to as a form of newsletter for subscribers and supporters.IT worker Ilyas says Ukrainians are turning to encrypted services to escape Russian disinformation
"The big thing about Telegram is that it is encrypted and it's considered to be secure," Ilyas explains. The 40-year-old has been working through the war to secure Ukraine's digital infrastructure.Instant encrypted messaging platforms have grown exponentially in recent years. Telegram says it has in excess of 700 million users worldwide.This has led the IT specialist to seek out reputable independent reporting."There's one channel I keep reading," he continues.
"At the very beginning, even before the full-scale invasion, he was writing about the possible war, [that] it's not going to be a quick one and that you guys have to get ready for that.From the creators of Sky News' award-winning StoryCast, Ukraine War Diaries is a weekly podcast following those living on Europe's new frontline, and those who have escaped it.Related Topics
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