Political prisoner and amateur radio enthusiast Vladimir Rumyantsev is free. He served 2.5 years for spreading “fake news” about the Russian army on his pirate radio
Political prisoner and amateur radio enthusiast Vladimir Rumyantsev is free. He served 2.5 years for spreading “fake news” about the Russian army on his pirate radio
"Like the bombing of the maternity ward in Mariupol," he said, "Even before it hits the news, you see the videos on the Telegram channels." Russians and Ukrainians are both prolific users of Telegram. They rely on the app for channels that act as newsfeeds, group chats (both public and private), and one-to-one communication. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Telegram has remained an important lifeline for both Russians and Ukrainians, as a way of staying aware of the latest news and keeping in touch with loved ones. "The result is on this photo: fiery 'greetings' to the invaders," the Security Service of Ukraine wrote alongside a photo showing several military vehicles among plumes of black smoke. He adds: "Telegram has become my primary news source." Such instructions could actually endanger people — citizens receive air strike warnings via smartphone alerts.
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