In announcing the ban, Ukraine says it's uncovered evidence that Russian agents can access private user messages on Telegram, including deleted correspondence.

Ukraine has banned use of the Telegram messaging app on official devices used by state officials, military personnel and critical workers because it believes its enemy Russia can spy on both messages and users,

The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks.

US military aid packages for Ukraine have been smaller in recent months, as the stockpiles of weapons and equipment that the Pentagon is willing to send Kyiv from its own inventory have dwindled. The shift comes amid concerns about US military readiness being impacted as US arms manufacturers play catchup to the huge demand created by the war against Russia.

Germany is set to approve close to 400 million euros ($445 million) in military aid to Ukraine, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday. "In view of the continuously deteriorating military situation in Ukraine,

The United States is preparing a US$375 million military aid package for Ukraine to be announced next week. Source: Reuters, with reference to US officials who spoke on condition of anonymity Details: The aid package,