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Russia is preparing paid email and VPN restrictions - Foreign Intelligence Service

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The Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation plans to make email paid for entrepreneurs. Additional payments and sanctions will be introduced for using VPNs and international traffic.

Russia is preparing paid email and VPN restrictions - Foreign Intelligence Service

Russia plans to introduce new digital control mechanisms, including paid email for businesses, additional internet payments, and restrictions on VPN use. This was reported by the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, writes UNN.

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According to intelligence, the Russian Ministry of Digital Development is promoting the idea of mandatory paid email for entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals. Formally, this is explained by streamlining communication, but in fact, it is about creating a state-controlled communication channel.

Authorities tighten control and pressure on the IT sector

The SZR (Foreign Intelligence Service) notes that, in parallel, Russia is considering introducing additional payments for international internet traffic, as well as monetizing VPN services and sanctions against users who bypass blocking.

Companies that allow VPN traffic face exclusion from the register of accredited companies – which means losing key benefits and the risk of closure.

– reported the intelligence service.

The SZR emphasized that in this way, Russia is forming a system where digital control is combined with financial pressure on citizens and businesses.

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