internet restrictions

Internet restrictions in Russia began in May 2025 and have become a regular occurrence. In June 2025, there were 655 internet shutdowns recorded in the country, and by July, this figure had risen to 2,099, exceeding the number of shutdowns worldwide for the entire year. Government agencies cited protection against drones controlled via mobile internet as the reason for the restrictions. As of July, problems were observed in all regions of the country, even those far from the borders and out of r