A new state support program for veteran IDPs is being launched in Ukraine, allowing them to receive a housing voucher for UAH 2 million through "Diia". The funds can be used to purchase housing, invest in a new building, or arrange a mortgage; applications can be submitted starting December 1.
Russian Roskomnadzor may block WhatsApp if it fails to comply with local legal requirements. Roskomnadzor accused WhatsApp of failing to comply with Russian requirements for preventing and investigating crimes.
Google specialists have discovered the Sturnus Trojan, which affects Android devices, using legitimate accessibility features for full control. The virus tracks user actions, steals passwords, and reads encrypted chats in messengers.
The French investigator lifted the travel ban on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was previously suspected of aiding crimes. The decision of November 10 also cancels the requirement for regular registration at a police station.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to cultural and art workers on the eve of their professional holiday. Among the awardees was Olena Kolyadenko, founder of the Freedom ballet and the Freedom Jazz collective, who received the Order of Princess Olga, III degree.
The head of Roskomnadzor, Andrey Lipov, proposed to abolish the requirement for citizens' consent to the processing of their personal data. This will allow the state to collect, store, and transfer Russians' personal information without their knowledge.
WhatsApp plans to allow group chats with users of other messengers, such as Signal or Telegram. This feature, called "Third-Party Groups", is being developed for Android and complies with the EU's Digital Market Acts (DMA).
Russian special services recruit users through pro-Russian Telegram channels to carry out minor acts of sabotage in European countries. This creates a network of low-cost agents of influence to pressure public safety in the EU.
Kirill Dmitriev, special representative of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, is suing The Washington Post over a quote attributed to him: "Putin outplayed everyone again. " The newspaper referred to his Telegram post, where he reposted similar words.
Russian troops launched an airstrike on Odesa region with three guided aerial bombs with extended range. Two bombs were shot down by air defense, one fell in an open area without consequences.
Fighters of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the 20th separate K-2 brigade stopped the assault of Russian occupiers in one of the key directions. The enemy suffered significant losses, including 432 personnel, 4 tanks, 8 armored vehicles, and 6 artillery systems.
Russian occupiers are installing "Russian world" kits in Luhansk region, registering addresses, phone numbers, and passport data of owners. Installers are forced to work under pressure, and people are forced to accept "gifts" that disable Ukrainian channels and record viewers in the occupiers' database.
The unofficial Telegram client called Telega, promoted in Russia, allows bypassing call blocking, but in reality, it collects users' personal data. The application runs on the infrastructure of VK and the state messenger MAX, both fully controlled by the Russian government.
A 42-year-old Kharkiv resident was sentenced to 5 years in prison for disseminating information about the operation of Ukrainian air defense. The man sent screenshots of Google Maps with markings on the location of defense forces to his interlocutor via Telegram.
The EU is proposing a law that would oblige companies to scan messages in messengers before encryption. But many experts warn that this will undermine user privacy and security.
Russia has obliged Telegram channels with more than 10,000 subscribers to connect to a "Roskomnadzor" bot, which provides full access to content and audience. This also applies to channels in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Signal messenger head Meredith Whittaker stated that the app is ready to leave the EU if a law is passed that allows authorities to bypass encryption to check private messages. This concerns the fight against the spread of child sexual abuse material, but Signal, WhatsApp, and Threema oppose such measures.
Some schools in Poltava have switched to online learning due to the consequences of a massive Russian attack, which damaged civilian infrastructure and residential buildings. No schools were damaged, but traffic is blocked due to a power grid failure.
As a result of an enemy strike on Zaporizhzhia, two people were injured, said Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration. Explosions occurred amid an air raid alert, with a threat of enemy drones and ballistic missiles.
The SBU detained a 26-year-old serviceman from Kropyvnytskyi who served in an assault UAV company in the eastern direction. He transmitted data to the Russians about drone sorties, attack targets, and the positions of his brigade.
Bandwidth for X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp has been restricted in Turkey. Users are experiencing difficulties connecting to these platforms.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians are demanding that schoolchildren install the MAX messenger. This application is a state messenger of the Russian Federation, which transmits all data from the phone to the authorities.
Over 50% of Ukrainians were found to be vulnerable to disinformation, and almost 40% never verify its accuracy. Only 18% of respondents always do so, according to a poll by the Rating group.
The Telegram messenger remains the main source of information for Ukrainians, read by 52% of respondents. YouTube and Facebook rank second and third, respectively.
Access to Yuriy Bardash's YouTube channel, which supported Russian aggression, has been blocked in Ukraine. This decision is part of the fight against disinformation and the protection of national security.
The Ukrainian government has announced a tender for a production sharing agreement at the Dobra site, which holds lithium reserves. This step aims to attract investment and develop value-added industries.
People's Deputy Oleksandr Fedienko said that the Cabinet of Ministers has not yet published the resolution on the departure of men aged 18-22 abroad. Oleksiy Honcharenko previously showed the text of this resolution, adopted by the government on August 26.
The resolution allows men aged 18 to 21 inclusive to cross the border; departure is prohibited from the age of 22, the MP reported.
New rules for behavior on water bodies will appear in Kyiv, which provide for the designation of zones for sports boats and jet skis. Violators will be held accountable, as there were no such rules in the city before.
Since August 27, a differentiated air raid alert system has been operating in Chernihiv Oblast. It functions in test mode, signals are available via mobile application and Telegram.
