What's blocked in Ukraine
Global apps work; Russian services like VK and Yandex have been blocked since 2017, and Telegram is banned on official devices.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
| App | Status | Since | Notes | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VK | Blocked | May 2017 | Blocked with other Russian services. | How to unblock |
Not offered in Ukraine
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
- Disney+
- HBO Max
- Hulu
- BBC iPlayer
- JioHotstar
- Peacock
- BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Ukraine
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Ukraine are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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ExpressVPN
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CyberGhost
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What's going on
Ukraine blocked Russian platforms including VK, Odnoklassniki, Yandex and Mail.ru in 2017. Since September 2024, Telegram is banned on devices used by officials, soldiers and critical-infrastructure staff, but ordinary users can still use it.
Before you connect: Martial-law rules apply; avoid sharing military information online.
Is a VPN legal in Ukraine?
Legal
VPNs are legal and widely used to reach blocked Russian services.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Which apps are blocked in Ukraine?
Yes. VK is blocked in Ukraine.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Ukraine?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Ukraine. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Ukraine?
Legal. VPNs are legal and widely used to reach blocked Russian services.
Which VPN works in Ukraine?
Our picks for Ukraine are NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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