"The Kremlin's ongoing battle against VPNs has intensified, with a law banning circumvention of blocked websites introduced in 2017 and mass bans on VPN services starting in 2021. By 2024, advertising for these services was also prohibited, marking a significant escalation in efforts to control internet access."
"In late March, the Digital Development Ministry mandated that major digital platforms block access for users with active VPNs, threatening to remove them from 'white lists' if they failed to comply. This led to many popular services, including Sberbank and Yandex, denying access to VPN users."
The Kremlin has escalated its campaign against VPNs, implementing a series of restrictions since 2017. Recent measures include banning Apple ID top-ups via mobile accounts to hinder VPN purchases and requiring major digital platforms to block VPN users. Many popular services have complied, limiting access for users with active VPNs. Additionally, the Digital Development Ministry has proposed charging for mobile traffic when using VPNs, although this measure has not yet been enforced. These actions reflect a broader strategy to control internet access and information flow in Russia.
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