Why is Russia cutting the internet and blocking apps? - BBC World Service (opens in new tab)

Since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been banning social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X\. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 Recently the government also extended the ban to Telegram, one of Russia’s most popular messaging apps\. It’s cracking down on VPNs \(Virtual Private Networks\) and it’s introduced a new state-backed app called Max, which comes downloaded on any new phone\. Authorities say these internet crackdowns are needed to “ensure security” ...