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China Now Supplies 90% of Russia’s Sanctioned Tech Imports – Bloomberg

Sources told Bloomberg that tougher EU sanctions had further restricted Russia’s remaining channels for acquiring Western technology directly.

VK Received $579M in Russian State Funds to Build YouTube Rival – Kommersant

The allocation accounted for nearly 10% of the Digital Development Ministry’s total spending of $6.08 billion, Kommersant reported.

Putin’s Daughter Takes Control of Closed AI Hub at Moscow State University – Reports

The project gives Katerina Tikhonova control over one of Russia’s most advanced AI education and research ecosystems.

Russia's Planned VPN Traffic Charges Hit by Technical Delays – Vedomosti

While authorities have pushed telecom providers to limit access to VPNs, implementation has proved more complex than anticipated.

Moscow’s Mobile Internet Is Back. But for How Long?

Many Muscovites say they are still adjusting to a new reality in which periodic outages are part of daily life.

As Kremlin Cuts Off the Internet, VPNs Become a Way of Life

Moscow has ramped up efforts to block VPNs as they have become more popular — but the number of users continues to grow.

Russians Lose Access to Apple ID Mobile Payments

Sources told state media that the government is trying to jawbone Apple into returning Russian apps to its App Store after they were removed due to Western...

Russia’s Digital Ministry Declares War on VPNs

VPNs are a common tool that Russians have increasingly turned to in recent years to get around internet surveillance and censorship.

Russian Aerospace Company Launches First Batch of Starlink Rival Satellites

The satellite internet constellation, known as Rassvet, is intended to provide broadband internet access across Russia and serve as a domestic alternative...

VK Logs 6th Straight Annual Loss Despite Revenue Growth

Slowing advertising growth, rising financing costs and heavy investment needs weigh on VK's path to profitability.

Russia Still Relies on Western Backup Software Despite Push for Domestic IT

Around 70% of Russian companies in key sectors such as oil and gas, banking, retail and IT continue to rely on foreign data backup systems.

Russian Hackers 'Targeting Messaging Apps,' Dutch Spy Agency Says

The hackers are aiming to crack WhatsApp and Signal chats used by dignitaries, military personnel and civil servants, the AIVD spy agency said.

Foreign Intelligence Can See Russian Military’s Telegram Correspondence, Minister Claims

Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev said the alleged access was being used in combat operations against Russian forces in Ukraine.

WhatsApp Accuses Russian Government of Trying to ‘Fully Block’ Platform

The American tech company claimed the restrictions were part of an effort to force Russians to switch to the state-backed app Max.

Russian IT Wages Stagnate as Growth Falls Behind Inflation

Rising prices have begun to erode real incomes for IT workers.

Russia Delays Launch of Yekaterinburg Microchip Plant to 2027

The Karat factory had previously been scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2026, but construction has still not yet begun.

Russia Delays Launch of First Batch of Starlink Rival Satellites

The launch of 16 satellites, originally scheduled for late 2025, has been pushed back to 2026.

Arkady Volozh’s Second Act

The former head of Yandex has made a remarkable business pivot. How did he pull it off?

Sberbank Files to Bankrupt Major Russian Electronics Distributor TFN

TFN is the second major Russian smartphone distributor to face creditor action this year.

Roskomnadzor Threatens to Block WhatsApp Over Alleged Legal Violations

The state media regulator said it was imposing new restrictions on the messenger, which it claimed is being used to organize terrorist activities.

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