April 14, 2026
Kremlin says Russia’s internet restrictions will be lifted once the need for them disappears
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s internet restrictions would be lifted once the “necessity” for them disappears.
TL;DR
- Russia's internet restrictions will be lifted once the "necessity" for them disappears, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
- Peskov stated that while restrictions cause inconvenience, most citizens understand their rationale.
- Messaging app restrictions are attributed to non-compliance with Russian law.
- Internet restrictions are sometimes imposed citing drone attack threats and affect access to "white listed" sites.
- These restrictions have been increasingly applied in regions bordering Ukraine and have been reported in Moscow and St. Petersburg since 2026.
- Disruptions to Telegram have been experienced since early March, with a high percentage of anomalies indicating a block by mid-April.
- Meduza readers report significantly more difficult lives due to internet blocks and outages.
- Discontent with the restrictions has been voiced publicly by various figures, and some believe it contributes to falling government approval ratings.
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