People's Deputy of Ukraine, member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence Oleksandr Fedienko stated that if it is impossible to identify the owners of Telegram channels that inform about the locations of checkpoints and representatives of the CCC, the users of such resources may be held liable. Kyiv24.news .
According to the deputy, administrators of Telegram channels that distribute information about the locations of checkpoints and the movement of military structures should be held criminally liable for their actions. However, if law enforcement officers are unable to identify the administrators, they will try to hold accountable those who transmit such information to chatbots.
Monitoring user actions
Fedienko explained that if a citizen reports a checkpoint or other military structures on Telegram, law enforcement agencies may try to locate that person using the same platform. Using the phone or other monitoring tools, preventive conversations may be held with those who violate the law.
Criminal liability for obstruction of military operations
The People's Deputy recalled that Ukrainian legislation provides for criminal liability for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine or other military formations. This may include the dissemination of information that potentially threatens national security or the effectiveness of military structures.
The aforementioned statement emphasizes increased control over citizens' actions in times of war and the importance of responsible behavior in the information space.
