russian authorities continue to tighten restrictions on citizens\u2019 access to the internet under the pretext of security concerns. In July 2026, only one-third of mobile internet sessions in russia took place without restrictions.<\/p>\n
The situation varies significantly by region. The fewest restrictions were recorded in the jewish autonomous region. Meanwhile, in moscow, st. petersburg, and the surrounding regions, more than half of internet sessions were subject to restrictions. Authorities in these regions are increasingly introducing restrictions in an effort to minimize the spread of unwanted information and potential public discontent.<\/p>\n
At the same time, russian authorities are increasingly implementing internet access based on so-called \u201cwhite lists,\u201d allowing users to access only kremlin-approved resources, including propaganda outlets.<\/p>\n
In addition, russian authorities are systematically blocking foreign messaging apps, including Telegram and WhatsApp, as well as VPN services, attempting to cut citizens off from alternative sources of information. The Center has previously reported on the blocking of even messaging apps developed in countries that moscow officially considers \u201cfriendly.\u201d<\/p>\n
The kremlin is deliberately moving toward the full-scale implementation of the so-called sovereign internet \u2014 an isolated network whose key elements are fully controlled by the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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