The use of VPN has been recognized for the first time as an aggravating circumstance in criminal offenses in Russia, as noted in court rulings related to illegal drug purchases.

The use of VPN has been recognized for the first time as an aggravating circumstance in criminal offenses in Russia, as noted in court rulings related to illegal drug purchases.

@ostorozhno_novosti 16 Apr 2026, 15:00

Since mid-April 2023, major Russian services have started blocking access for users with VPN enabled at the request of authorities.

@meduzalive 16 Apr 2026, 12:51

The 'Gosuslugi' service has restricted access for users located in Russia who are using VPN.

@meduzalive 16 Apr 2026, 08:19

Telecommunication operators have signed a moratorium on the expansion of foreign communication channels towards Europe to combat VPNs, which may force foreign services to establish their servers in Russia.

@ostorozhno_novosti 16 Apr 2026, 06:47

About 20 companies owning communication channels from Russia to Europe have signed a moratorium on their expansion.

@meduzalive 16 Apr 2026, 06:44

About 20 companies owning foreign communication channels have signed a moratorium on their expansion towards Europe, related to VPN restrictions and the increase in VPN traffic.

@varlamov_news 16 Apr 2026, 06:12