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Russia VPN crackdown persists as authorities launch new campaign

While its censorship machine gets beefed up, the Kremlin seems to have gone the extra mile in its battle against VPNs.

TechRadar

Russia blocks CIA, FBI websites for 'spreading false information' - TASS

Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor said on Friday it had blocked the websites of the CIA and FBI, accusing the two U.S. government agencies of spreading false information, the TASS news agency reported.

Reuters

Russian court fines Tik Tok over content which ‘distorted view on traditional sexual relations’

Russia’s state communications regulator Roskomnadzor complained about the video

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Russian court fines TikTok for not deleting LGBT content

A Russian court has fined TikTok for failing to delete LGBT material in what is the country’s latest crackdown on Big Tech companies

The Independent UK

Russia silences another publication: Novaya Gazeta's magazine

A day after banning one of Russia's last independent newspapers, Novaya Gazeta, a Moscow court on Tuesday revoked the licence of its sister magazine, founded only two months ago.

Reuters

Russia to Enforce Search Engine Disclaimers on Five Foreign IT Firms

Russia's state communications regulator said on Friday it was taking punitive measures against five foreign IT companies for violating online content laws, which could require search engines to include a disclaimer about the violations. The regulator, Roskomnadzor, said it was imposing measures against ByteDance's TikTok, Telegram messaging service, Zoom Video…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia to Punish Wikimedia Foundation over Ukraine Conflict ‘Fakes’

Russia's communications watchdog said on Wednesday it was taking steps to punish the Wikimedia Foundation, which hosts online encyclopedia Wikipedia, for violating Russian law around the conflict in Ukraine. In a statement, Roskomnadzor said that Wikipedia still hosted "prohibited materials, including fakes about the course of the special military operation…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Russia to punish Wikimedia Foundation over Ukraine conflict 'fakes'

Reuters

Russia fines Apple for violating data storage law

A Moscow court has fined Apple 2 million rubles (about $34,000) for refusing to store the personal data of Russian users on servers in Russia

The Independent UK

Russian lawmakers approve restrictions on personal data transfers

(This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine)

Reuters

Russia Fined These US Companies Over Data Privacy Breach

A Moscow court penalized Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) owned video streaming service Twitch, social network Pinterest, Inc (NYSE:PINS), holiday rental company Airbnb, Inc (NASDAQ:ABNB), and United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE:UPS) for refusing to store Russian citizens' data in Russia, Reuters reports. Russia penalized Twitch by 2 million roubles ($37,700), Pinterest and Airbnb by 2 million roubles, and UPS by 1 million…

Benzinga

Google Faces Second Turnover Fine in Russia over Banned Content

Alphabet's Google may face a fine of 5-10% of its turnover in Russia for what the state communications regulator said on Wednesday was a repeated failure to delete banned content, including "misleading information" on YouTube about events in Ukraine. This is the second fine based on a percentage of turnover…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia blocks Telegraph website over Ukraine reporting

Newspaper accused of ‘disseminating false information’ about Russia’s so-called special military operation

The Guardian - UK

Russian regulator blocks website of British newspaper The Telegraph

The website of British newspaper The Telegraph has been blocked in Russia following a request from the prosecutor general, data from state communications regulator Roskomnadzor showed on Tuesday.

Reuters

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How to dodge media censorship in Russia: Leave and use Telegram

Following Russia’s invasion and media crackdown, independent outlet DOXA – like others – had to reinvent itself.

The Guardian - UK

Russian intelligence behind poisoning of Nobel-laureate editor, says US

US officials say unnamed Russian spy services launched chemical attack on investigative journalist Dmitry Muratov on Moscow train

France 24

Russia blocks FRANCE 24 sister radio station RFI website

Russia's media watchdog Roskomnadzor on Friday blocked access to the website of French radio station RFI for violating a law banning the dissemination of false or extremist information.

Reuters

Russia scolds Google after alleged 'dead Russians' translation option

Russia on Monday demanded Google take immediate steps to remove "threats" against Russians after it said Google Translate had offered some users the option to translate the phrase "dead Russians" instead of "dear Russians".

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Asharq Al-Awsat

YouTube Blocks Russian Parliament Channel, Drawing Ire from Officials

YouTube has blocked Duma TV which broadcasts from Russia's lower house of parliament, drawing an angry response from officials who said the world's most popular streaming service could face restrictions in response. On Saturday, a message on YouTube said the Duma channel had been "terminated for a violation of YouTube's…

Reuters

YouTube blocks Russian parliament channel, drawing ire from officials

Newslaundry

Ukraine war: Nobel-winning Russian journalist doused with paint

Nobel peace prize winner and Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov said that he was attacked with paint while travelling on the Moscow-Samara train, the BBC reported. Muratov said that a male attacker shouted “Muratov, this is for our boys,” and threw red paint over him and his belongings.

The Independent UK

Russian Nobel-winning editor says he was attacked on train

Nobel Peace Prize-winning newspaper editor Dmitry Muratov says he was attacked on a Russian train by an assailant who poured red paint on him, causing severe discomfort to his eyes

Reuters

Explainer-Russia's internet crackdown

On the day Russian troops poured into Ukraine, Russia's state communications regulator Roskomnadzor put out a statement, demanding that media outlets only use official Russian sources to cover the "special operation" in Ukraine. Otherwise they could be blocked and face a fine of up to 5 million roubles.

Bangkok Post

Russian Nobel Peace Prize newspaper suspends publication

MOSCOW: Russia's top independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, whose chief editor last year won the Nobel Peace Prize, on Monday suspended publication until the end of Moscow's military action in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Nobel Peace Prize-winner's paper closes amid Russia pressure

Russia’s leading independent newspaper has suspended operations under pressure from the authorities

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