The Russian government has initiated further restrictions on digital telecommunications in Russia. This is done to block access to truthful information, according to the UK Ministry of Defense. In particular, Russian authorities have begun slowing down traffic in WhatsApp’s encrypted messaging app. The public explanation is to limit the ability of extremist groups to communicate. According to the Russian government’s definitions, this likely includes restricting the ability of opposition activists and those against the war in Ukraine to organize and communicate. Moreover, on July 12, Russian i…