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Anti-VPN measures may lead to new charges for 5G traffic

The Russian government is considering introducing an additional fee for international traffic in the recently launched 5G networks. This initiative is aimed at restricting the use of censorship circumvention tools. It is expected that subscribers will have to pay extra if their international traffic exceeds 50 gigabytes per month.

Mihail

2026-09-25

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Roskomnadzor Prosecutes Journalists Who Criticize It

Roskomnadzor is actively prosecuting media outlets and Telegram channels that question its technical capabilities or the correct operation of its systems. The agency initiates lawsuits and fines for publications concerning equipment failures, blockages of popular services, and other controversial initiatives.

Daniel

2026-09-25

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VPN poses challenges for Spartak defender Christopher Wu

Cameroonian central defender of Moscow Spartak Christopher Wu shared his impressions of living in Russia. According to the football player, besides the harsh climate, the unstable operation of services for bypassing internet blocks has become one of his main domestic difficulties. The athlete noted that he spends a lot of time at home, but due to constant connection interruptions, it can be hard for him to watch a movie or a football match broadcast.

Mihail

2026-09-25

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Foreign internet traffic fees may be introduced in Russia after parliamentary elections

Following the parliamentary elections, the Russian government has resumed discussions on introducing additional fees for international internet traffic. At this stage, authorities are considering charging users for exceeding a fifty-gigabyte limit on newly launched fifth-generation networks. These changes are planned for early October of this year, with the primary objective being to restrict the operation of independent tools used to bypass blockings.

Daniel

2026-09-24

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VPN for Google Gemini in Russia: how to restore access

In late summer and early autumn of 2026, Russian users encountered difficulties when trying to use Google Gemini. Common bypass methods stopped working for many of them: although the interface may load and display chat history, attempting to send a new query results in an error stating that the service is unavailable in the region. The issue has become widespread, with complaints spiking in August and September, especially after September 23.

Daniel

2026-09-24

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Expert forecasts on the future of internet development in Russia

German Klimenko, head of the board of the Digital Economy Development Fund, shared his expectations regarding the future of the Russian internet sector after the completion of the special military operation. He expressed the opinion that the introduction of strict restrictions, such as systems of approved websites, would not be required on a permanent basis. According to the specialist, most of the current strict security measures are applied temporarily and will cease to operate when the external situation changes.

James

2026-09-24

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