Russia has charged Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity, alleging that Telegram was used by Ukrainian intelligence to organize attacks inside Russia. The charge places the founder of the most operationally significant messaging platform in the conflict under criminal jurisdiction in the country he left in 2014 after refusing to hand user data to Russian authorities. Telegram’s dual status is the whole problem No platform occupies a stranger position in this war.

Introduction The new CRS report Ukrainian Military Performance and Outlook delves into the multifaceted evaluation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ (UAF) performance since the commencement of Russia’s invasion in 2022. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges, advancements, strategic implications, and future outlook concerning personnel, equipment, U.S., and Western security assistance, alongside a detailed assessment of current military performance. Overview The Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) have demonstrated notable resilience and tactical prowess in defending against and pushing back Russian forces, despite initial disadvantages.