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27 May 2026

Russia Leads the World in App Store Removals, Tightening Its Digital Grip

Russia removed more applications from Apple's App Store in 2025 than any other government on Earth - 1,213 in total, according to Apple's annual transparency report. Ukraine's Center for Countering

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17 Apr 2026

Telegram Briefly Reached Some Users in Russia Without VPN Access

Reports from Russia on the evening of April 16 suggested that Telegram, which has been blocked by the state, was temporarily available to some users without a VPN or proxy. The reason remains

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17 Apr 2026

Russia Tightens VPN Controls as Digital Dependence Deepens

Russia is stepping up its campaign against VPN services even as millions of people rely on them to reach blocked platforms, conduct business, and communicate outside state-controlled channels. The

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