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Russia to Mandate State-Backed Digital ID App on All Devices
A government-mandated super app looms over Russian smartphones, folding daily life into the state’s digital reach.
Israel, Russia, Ukraine, and Others Clash Over Speech Control at UN “Disinformation” Talks
What begins as a call to counter disinformation veers into a diplomatic tug-of-war over who gets to define the truth.
Russia Pressures Google to Remove Over 200 VPN Apps Amid Escalating Digital Censorship Campaign
Russia is flooding Google with takedown orders meant to suffocate online anonymity.
Russia Expands Biometric Surveillance: Over 200,000 Foreign Nationals Enrolled in Unified Biometric System Amid SIM Card Mandate
Foreign residents in Russia now trade their faces and voices for phone service, as biometric ID becomes the new passport to modern life.
Russia to Launch Nationwide Biometric Payment System by 2025
Russia’s biometric payment system deepens concerns over surveillance and data security.
Russia Tests “Sovereign” Internet, Threatens Foreign Hosting Providers
Russia tests sovereign internet by cutting regions off from the global web, restricting access to major platforms and tightening digital control.
Former State Department Official Laments Social Media Won’t Play Censor for the Feds Anymore
Accusations of election interference now extend to claims of Big Tech’s alleged alignment with foreign influence.
Russia and Turkey Block Discord
Russia and Turkey’s ban on Discord intensifies their broader clampdown on digital communication platforms.
Sen. Mark Warner Urges Biden-Harris to Boost Big Tech Collusion for 2024 Election Censorship
Warner’s push for Big Tech collaboration draws sharp criticism over potential free speech violations.
Hillary Clinton Advocates for Criminal Charges for Americans Spreading “Propaganda”
Ignoring the First Amendment.
Russia’s Digital Clampdown: Signal Is Banned as Government Tightens Grip on Private Communication
Users turn to VPNs and proxy servers to evade the growing crackdown on encrypted communication.
Russia’s Biometric Boom Faces Rising Data Security Fears
Despite fears of data breaches, Russia escalates its biometric data collection, now covering millions of citizens.
