Russia is intensifying its efforts to block Virtual Private Network (VPN) services to restrict citizens’ access to independent media. Additionally, there are plans to disable internet telephony, according to the British intelligence. Starting July 4, several VPN apps were removed from the Russian App Store at the request of Roskomnadzor. Previously, such actions were justified by claiming that the apps provided access to allegedly “content illegal in Ragsia.” “This is almost certainly intended to restrict the ability of Russian citizens to access independent Russian and international media, as…
