Ukraine blocks Russian candidates from leading ITU research groups

The Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation reported the information.

Thanks to the support of 40 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, France, and Poland, Russia's access to global telecommunications processes has now been significantly restricted.

“They will only be able to observe the results of research, without the ability to influence the definition of standards and the development of telecommunications technologies,” the statement said.

This decision is noted to strengthen the protection of international law and enhance global telecommunications security.

Background. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that sets standards in the field of communications, manages the allocation of radio frequencies and satellite orbits, and helps countries develop telecommunications infrastructure. 

It consists of 193 countries, which means that the standards set by the ITU are fundamental to the global telecommunications industry.

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