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Russia’s battle against VPNs is entering a new phase: Here's what to expect in 2026

New laws and sophisticated blocking techniques are making VPN use in Russia increasingly difficult. Here's what changed last year and what to expect over the next 12 months.

Angry Russians turn on Putin over poverty and stagnant economy during marathon press conference

Angry Russians turn on Putin over poverty and stagnant economy during marathon press conference

‘Why do ordinary people live worse than Papuans [citizens of Papua New Guinea]?’ hit out one Russian viewer

The Independent UK

Russian media finally admits Putin is under fire from angry citizens, but it's for the recent Roblox ban — Kremlin says kids have written 63,000 complaint letters, half said they wanted to leave Russia due to the ban

Russian media finally admits Putin is under fire from angry citizens, but it's for the recent Roblox ban — Kremlin says kids have written 63,000 complaint letters, half said they wanted to leave Russia due to the ban

There's been a Russian youth uprising, with tens of thousands of kids writing to say they want to emigrate because Roblox has been blocked.

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Russia blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple’s FaceTime, state officials say

Latest effort to control communications comes as regulator claims apps being used to ‘conduct terrorist activities’

The Guardian - US

Russia bans FaceTime in Putin’s latest move to halt communication and control the internet

Putin previously banned calls via WhatsApp, the most popular messaging app in Russia, and Telegram, a close second

The Independent UK

Roblox is reportedly now blocked in Russia, citing ‘LGBT propaganda’ and protecting children from predators

No more Dress to Impress.

Valve Bows to Kremlin: LGBTQ+ Solitaire Game Pulled from Russian Steam

Valve sparks outrage by removing the LGBTQ+ inclusive game Flick Solitaire from Steam in Russia, bowing to Kremlin censorship demands while Apple and Google refuse.

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"A wider campaign against human rights" – Experts condemn Russia's escalation against VPNs and encrypted apps

"A wider campaign against human rights" – Experts condemn Russia's escalation against VPNs and encrypted apps

WhatsApp is set to be the latest victim of Moscow censorship, while government-backed services are forced into new devices.

Russia wants to ban Google Meet - but probably not for the reason you might expect

Russia wants to ban Google Meet - but probably not for the reason you might expect

Russia could ban Google Meet after similar crackdowns on WhatsApp and Telegram, pushing its local Max alternative instead.

Russia blocks calls via WhatsApp and Telegram as it tightens control over the internet

Russia blocks calls via WhatsApp and Telegram as it tightens control over the internet

Russian authorities have long engaged in a deliberate and multipronged effort to rein in the internet.

Russia restricts calls on WhatsApp, Telegram as internet control tightens

Russia restricts calls on WhatsApp, Telegram as internet control tightens

Russia says popular messaging apps facilitating crime, sabotage as internet restrictions tighten amid war in Ukraine.

Russia restricts WhatsApp and Telegram, alleging apps used for fraud and terrorism

Russia restricts WhatsApp and Telegram, alleging apps used for fraud and terrorism

Calls via foreign-owned platforms curbed as critics say Kremlin is pushing for greater control over Russia’s internet

The Guardian - UK

Apple has removed yet another popular VPN app from its Russian App Store

Apple has removed yet another popular VPN app from its Russian App Store

NORSE Labs DVPN adds to the over 100 VPN apps currently unavailable in Russia's Apple App Store. Here's all you need to know.

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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Google facilitated Russia and China’s censorship requests

An investigation has exposed the tech firm’s cooperation with autocratic regimes to remove unfavourable content

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 blocks almost 200 VPN services, but the Kremlin still wants to use them

While the battle against VPNs in Russia intensified, the Kremlin has already spent about $145 million on government VPNs this year. Here's all you need to know.

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Steam has taken down 'over 260 materials containing illegal content' from its Russian store, brags the country's media censorship agency

If you're on the registry of banned materials, you're out.

Do svidaniya Discord: Russia straight-up bans it for enabling 'terrorist and extremist purposes'

Turkey's also hopped on-board with its own ban.

Apple keeps removing VPN apps in Russia – and the toll is worse than we thought

Experts found a total of 98 VPN apps unavailable in the App Store. A sign that Apple "continues to remove VPN apps without public acknowledgment."

Tom’s Hardware

Russia to spend $660 million to strengthen its Internet censorship infrastructure: Report

Russia to upgrade its Internet censorship tools to block VPNs and websites with new hardware and software.

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?

The Independent UK

Telegram messaging app says its detained chief Durov has ‘nothing to hide’

French broadcast media say popular messaging service’s chief has been detained at Paris airport

Russia Blocks Signal App Amid Tightened Information Controls

Roskomnadzor blocks Signal app in Russia amid crackdown on dissent and media freedom post Ukraine conflict.

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