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“An enormous surveillance potential” – experts have serious concerns about Russia's new WhatsApp rival

Russia's new WhatsApp rival must be pre-installed on every new device sold in Russia starting from September 1, 2025, but security researchers found "excessive tracking" abilities.

A new wave of blocks in Russia targets VPN apps and Cloudflare subnets

A new wave of blocks in Russia targets VPN apps and Cloudflare subnets

Google, Apple, and internet restriction – how Big Tech is making censorship "much worse" according to experts

Google, Apple, and internet restriction – how Big Tech is making censorship "much worse" according to experts

While Google is somehow resisting some censorship requests, Apple keeps killing VPN apps upon Russia's orders. Here's all you need to know.

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Russia disconnects several regions from the global internet to test its sovereign net

Not even VPNs managed to help Russians bypass internet restrictions in what looks like a "new phase of online censorship" for the country.

Russia to invest over half a billion US dollars in its battle against VPN usage

The 5-year plan comes as the current censorship system lacks the power to effectively block VPN services. Will it be the end of VPN usage in Russia?

YouTube is getting throttled in Russia – here's how to unblock it

YouTube is currently the last Western social media platform to work in Russia. Yet, you may soon need a VPN app to keep accessing the video-sharing service too.

As Apple kills more Russia VPN apps, it's time to think about alternatives

About 25 popular VPN services have disappeared from Apple App Store in Russia in less than 24 hours. Experts fear a China-like VPN crackdown.

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Russia VPN: Kremlin claims no blocking plans "yet," but usage may be still at risk

Russia VPN: Kremlin claims no blocking plans "yet," but usage may be still at risk

Under a new law, all the info about VPNs and other online circumventing tactics are expected to be banned. Here's all you need to know.

Influencer, 18, could be jailed for up to six years after using Instagram in Russia

Influencer, 18, could be jailed for up to six years after using Instagram in Russia

The social media app and Facebook have both been banned in Russia since March by Vladimir Putin 'in connection with the implementation of extremist activities'

Russian influencer ‘facing six years in prison for using Instagram’

Russian influencer ‘facing six years in prison for using Instagram’

‘Are you serious? Me? An 18-year-old fashion blogger?’

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Explainer-Russia's internet crackdown

Explainer-Russia's internet crackdown

On the day Russian troops poured into Ukraine, Russia's state communications regulator Roskomnadzor put out a statement, demanding that media outlets only use official Russian sources to cover the "special operation" in Ukraine. Otherwise they could be blocked and face a fine of up to 5 million roubles.

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