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Russia approaching end-game of digital repression

Peter Mironenko
Peter Mironenko

Hello! This week we look at how Russia’s assault on foreign internet platforms is reaching its final stage, with new threats against WhatsApp, the blocking of FaceTime and Snapchat, and increasingly sophisticated tools to stamp out VPNs.


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