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The Sovfed has passed legislation imposing penalties for online searches related to "extremism" and for promoting VPN services.

By boriskov · Published on July 25, 2025

The upper house of Russia's parliament, the Federation Council, has passed legislation introducing penalties for internet searches related to "extremist" content and VPN service advertisements. Voting records show the bill received overwhelming approval, with 164 senators voting in favor and just one abstention.

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