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Russia's VPN rules in 2026: what is law and what is only proposed

A dated, sourced guide to Russia's VPN rules as of October 2026, separating laws already in force from proposals that were floated, changed or dropped.

October 21, 2026 · 6 min read

News
Mobile internet shutdowns and whitelists in Russia, explained
October 21, 2026 · 5 min read
News
WhatsApp and Telegram restrictions in Russia: a timeline
October 21, 2026 · 5 min read
News
Iran's 2026 internet blackout and tiered access, explained
October 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Laws & policy
Is using a VPN legal? What the rules say in 2026
October 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Guides
Why some apps refuse to work with a VPN, and how split tunneling helps
October 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Security
Free vs paid VPN: how to judge who is behind the app
October 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Privacy
Travel eSIMs and roaming: where your data really goes
October 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Security
Password hygiene after giant credential leaks: what actually helps
October 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Security
Fake VPN apps: how malware hides behind "free VPN" downloads
October 21, 2026 · 5 min read