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June 3, 2026Russia
Russia fines ISPs for YouTube access — mobile shutdowns are now routine
Courts are now punishing providers for bypass traffic. Mobile internet shutdowns, officially justified by drone threats, have become a regular feature of Russian daily life.
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May 30, 2026Russia
Russia's VPN crackdown intensifies — even Xray-based services are getting hit
A new wave of aggressive blocking has hit shared VPN infrastructure. But the reason tells you exactly what the solution is.
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May 28, 2026Iran
Iran's 88-day internet blackout ends — VPN signups jump 6,000%
As connectivity returned, Iranians immediately flooded VPN services. Proton VPN recorded a 6,000% signup surge in a single day, then 17,500% the day after.
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