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Russia’s 5G Expansion Thwarted By Sanctions, Domestic Constraints

Analysts interviewed by Business St. Petersburg say the 5G cellular network won’t be available in the country for years to come.

Russian Police Break Up Weeklong Anti-5G Protests

Anti-5G activists set up tents to prevent works at the construction site, saying the tower is unsafe for locals and illegal.

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Russia’s MTS Launches Pilot 5G Network in Moscow Hotspots

MTS said it opened 14 hotspots across the city’s main tourist attractions and business centers.

China's Huawei Shifts Investment from U.S. to Russia

Founder says U.S. sanctions have pushed the Chinese telecoms giant closer to Russia.

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Nobel Literature Laureate Alexievich Backs 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory

The acclaimed Belarussian writer said in an interview that “scientists aren’t fully certain” about links between the technology and the virus.

5G Network Must Use Russian Equipment

A new “roadmap” for the roll-out of 5G blocks the purchase of tech equipment from abroad.

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