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Articles with tag "Internet"

Mobile Network Operators Warn Customers of Internet and Phone Disruptions Ahead of Victory Day

Beeline sent out a text notification stating that “temporary mobile internet and SMS restrictions may occur” between Tuesday and Saturday due to security...

Putin Defends Mobile Internet Outages as Necessary Measure in Fight Against Terrorism

The comments mark the first time the Russian president has personally waded into the confusion caused by the internet disruptions.
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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.
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opinion Anton Starikov

Influencers Versus Putin? What a Farce!

A Monaco-based influencer isn't the new star of the Russian opposition. But she's right that people can't stay afraid forever.
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‘The People Are Afraid of You’: In Rare Appeals, Celebrities Ask Putin to Address Russians’ Suffering

The appeals began when blogger and influencer Viktoria Bonya called on Putin to address mounting social and economic pressures in a now-viral video.
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Viral Video in Russia Calls on IT Workers to Resist Internet Controls

In the video, a man identifying himself as Dmitry urges others working in the tech sector not to “build an iron curtain for ourselves with our own hands...
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Russian Websites Begin Blocking VPN Users as Internet Controls Tighten

Ozon and Kinopoisk are among several platforms now displaying “access denied” or similar messages to visitors using a VPN.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Interior Ministry Issues Protest Warning Amid Calls to Rally Against Internet Curbs

The police warning comes after videos circulating on TikTok urged people to protest government internet controls on March 29.
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Internet Outages Costing Russian Lives, Belgorod Governor Warns

Gladkov said he had raised the issue of regular mobile internet outages in recent meetings with federal authorities in Moscow.
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Brace for Mobile Internet Outages, St. Petersburg Government Warns

Complaints about mobile internet disruptions in St. Petersburg began around 5 a.m. local time on Tuesday.
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Telegram Outages Reported Across Russia as Block Rumors Swirl

People in regions throughout the country say they can no longer open the messaging app without a VPN.
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In Moscow, a Week of Mobile Internet Shutdowns Makes Life a Real Pain

Everyone from ordinary Muscovites to lawmakers has been grappling with the disruptions, which the Kremlin says are “security measures.”
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Widespread Mobile Internet Outages Are Lawful and Needed for Security, Kremlin Says

Russians in Moscow and St. Petersburg have reported significant mobile internet outages in recent days, though disruptions to internet access have become...
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Mobile Internet Outages Hit St. Petersburg After Days of Disruptions in Moscow

Nearly 2,500 complaints were logged after 6 a.m., with users saying messaging apps, websites and banking services were inaccessible.
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As Kremlin Throttles Telegram, Russians Stand to Lose More Than Just Messaging

Used by over 90 million Russians, Telegram serves many functions — from a news platform to a tool for small businesses to reach clients.
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Russia Blocks Record 1.3M Web Pages in 2025

Content related to LGBTQ+ themes rose 269% to 170,300 cases.
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Nizhny Novgorod Villagers Decry Internet Blackouts Amid Government Mobile Network Shutdowns

Recurring cellular internet shutdowns have been a part of daily life in dozens of Russia’s regions for months.
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