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Russia Pushes State-Backed Messaging App “Max” as It Moves to Ban WhatsApp
WhatsApp’s potential exit marks another milestone in Russia’s quiet war to nationalize the internet one app at a time.
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.
Russia Considers Seizing Property From People Who Spread “Disinformation” About Military
A new way of controlling online speech.
Russia’s State Duma Approves Major National CBDC Project
Digital money. No privacy.
Russia Tries to Ban Censorship-Resistant Crypto Payments
Starting this summer.
YouTube Bans Russia’s State Duma
YouTube says it violated its terms of service.
Russia Accuses YouTube of Censorship
Officials say the video giant is violating the country’s constitution.
A New Russian Bill Could See the Start of Runet, Russia’s Own Private Internet, Cut Off From the World Wide Web
Moscow rejects the notion that their model is similar to China’s Great Firewall.