The Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation plans to tighten control over VPNs by introducing new restrictions, such as banning Apple ID balance top-ups and limiting VPN traffic, raising questions about the feasibility of these measures.

The Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation plans to tighten control over VPNs by introducing new restrictions, such as banning Apple ID balance top-ups and limiting VPN traffic, raising questions about the feasibility of these measures.

@meduzalive 01 Apr 2026, 09:36

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development announced a reduction in VPN usage, threatening IT companies with tax sanctions and military deferments for employees if they do not block VPN traffic. Ukraine received an ultimatum from Russia regarding troop withdrawal from Donbas, and a bill on controlling money transfers from Russians was introduced in the State Duma.

@meduzalive 01 Apr 2026, 05:41