Wojna, polityka, propaganda : wpływ komunikatora Telegram na infosferę Ukrainy

The analysis characterizes the role and impact of Telegram messenger on the Ukrainian information space from 2019 to 2024. We can categorically attest to the Telegram app’s increasing prominence in the Ukrainian infosphere during the timeframe chosen for consideration. We can also claim that after 2022, in Ukraine, Telegram shifted from its original (communication) function to a medium that created information spaces (a base source of information) nationwide. The study employed a comparative analysis approach to examine the development of the information ecosystem, allowing for the identification of shifts in the structure of information sources within Ukraine’s infosphere. Additionally, the article uses content analysis to pinpoint sources (channels within the Telegram app) that serve as crucial “nodes” in the information flow within the Ukrainian information space and social media segment.