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Russia Cracks Down on Internet, Blocks Social Media

8/5/2025

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In Russia, the government tightens its grip on the internet, blocking major social media platforms and criminalizing searches for "extremist" content. With VPNs under attack and the promotion of the state-controlled messenger MAX, experts fear these actions are designed to isolate the Russian internet and stifle any dissenting voices.

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Story summary

In Russia, the government tightens its grip on the internet, blocking major social media platforms and criminalizing searches for "extremist" content. With VPNs under attack and the promotion of the state-controlled messenger MAX, experts fear these actions are designed to isolate the Russian internet and stifle any dissenting voices.