Russia Tests System to Block VPN Users From Global Internet

Russia has begun testing a new system capable of cutting off access to the global internet, with early reports indicating that even virtual private networks, known as VPNs, are unable to circumvent these restrictions. This marks a significant escalation in the country's efforts to establish what it calls a "sovereign internet." According to a recent report by NetBlocks, The Russian government already trialed its capacity to shut down internet access in Dagestan. Local news outlet Chernovik repor...