Russia’s internet regulator Roskomnadzor reportedly added the decentralized social network Bluesky to its registry of banned websites, the latest step in a widening crackdown on foreign online services. The block comes amid broader restrictions on Telegram, WhatsApp and other platforms, continued use of VPNs to bypass controls, and intermittent mobile internet shutdowns cited by the Kremlin for security reasons. #Bluesky #Roskomnadzor
Keypoints
- Roskomnadzor reportedly added Bluesky to its registry of banned websites.
- RKS Global reported the move, while Roskomnadzor has not issued a public explanation.
- The action is part of a pattern of restrictions on foreign platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp.
- Users continue to access blocked services via VPNs despite Kremlin efforts to limit them.
- Authorities also impose intermittent mobile internet shutdowns, citing security concerns.
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