CCD explains how Kremlin plans to restrict use of VPN services

The russian authorities are considering introducing new restrictions on the use of VPN services, which are used to bypass state blockings.

This was reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC).

In continuation of the systematic restriction of russians' access to the uncensored Internet, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the aggressor state of russia has started talking about new restrictions on VPN services, the CCD noted.

"Publicly promising not to introduce penalties for using VPNs, the Kremlin plans to introduce financial restrictions on the use of services. This will make free access to the network expensive and inaccessible for many russians," the department emphasized.

At the same time, from April 1, mobile operators were obliged to disable the replenishment of Apple ID balance from a mobile phone account, which will reduce the ability to use VPN services.

Meanwhile, platforms from the so-called whitelists will be allowed to operate during Internet outages only if access is completely banned for users with VPNs enabled.

"The Kremlin is purposefully creating a "digital iron curtain" for russians, forcing them to consume exclusively state propaganda content," the CCD summarized.

Earlier, the russian edition of Forbes reported how much it would cost to use a VPN in russia, according to a plan to introduce paid limits on the use of VPN services.

Meanwhile, police detained 12 people who took to Moscow's Bolotnaya Square to protest against the Internet blockade.

Citizens of the aggressor country of russia are being warned about long interruptions in the work of the mobile Internet by sending appropriate SMS messages. In parallel, the implementation of "whitelists" of sites that will remain available even during outages is being tested.

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