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Anton Shilov

Russia to spend $660 million to strengthen its Internet censorship infrastructure: Report

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Russia's Ministry of Digital Development plans to spend nearly 60 billion roubles ($660 million) over the next five years to enhance its Internet censorship system known as Technical Measures to Combat Threats (TSPU), reports Reuters citing Forbes Russia. The goal is seemingly to strengthen tools that block virtual private networks (VPNs) and restrict access to content deemed illegal or restricted by the Russian government.

TSPU blocks VPNs and websites

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