Why is Russia cutting the internet and blocking apps?

为何俄罗斯要切断互联网并封锁应用程序？

What in the World

2026-06-10

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Since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been banning social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X. Recently the government also extended the ban to Telegram, one of Russia’s most popular messaging apps. It’s cracking down on VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and it’s introduced a new state-backed app called Max, which comes downloaded on any new phone. Authorities say these internet crackdowns are needed to “ensure security” and disrupt Ukrainian drones. But some say this is actually all about censorship - and that the government is trying to extend its control over the internet. So - how are these bans affecting Russians that rely on the internet everyday? BBC Monitoring journalist Clare Denning joins us to break down why the Kremlin is restricting access to the internet and how Russians are reacting to the crackdown. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Julia Ross-Roy, Sarah Coop and Chelsea Coates Editor: Verity Wilde
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  • Over the past four years,

  • since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been steadily tightening its grip on the internet.

  • The Russian authorities are introducing new measures today to further control online access.

  • Russia is stepping up its attempts to limit what its citizens

  • can access via the internet in what has been called the great crackdown.

  • In many parts of Russia right now, there are restrictions on mobile internet.

  • Only certain government-approved sites are accessible.

  • When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, it started banning big international platforms in apps like Instagram, X, Facebook.

  • Since then, loads of others like YouTube and WhatsApp have also been blocked or restricted.

  • VPNs are under pressure.

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