Russia escalates crackdown on VPNs circumventing digital censorship

Russian authorities intensified crackdown on virtual private networks allowing Russian citizens to bypass government censorship.

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Popular Russian sites began blocking VPN access, reflecting tightened information controls.

This digital control escalation raises international concerns over online freedoms and information access.

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