Russia Blocks VPN Access to Major Platforms
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- Category: Russia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 11:03 UTC
- Sources: Meduza (English)
The Kremlin has moved to block access to major platforms via VPNs. The move comes as Russia continues to crack down on online anonymity and the use of circumvention tools.
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