boriskov · Feb 16, 2026
The Federal Security Service will have the authority to shut down communications across Russia or in specific regions, even in the absence of a direct security threat. According to amendments to the "On Communications" law submitted for the second reading, the decision on such shutdowns will be made by President Vladimir Putin.
boriskov · Feb 10, 2026
Roskomnadzor is proceeding with the implementation of restrictions on Telegram's operation in Russia. The relevant information has been published by the RBC media outlet, which cites an informed source in the IT industry, as well as two sources within competent authorities.
boriskov · Feb 4, 2026
The Meshchansky District Court of Moscow has sentenced stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin to five years and nine months in a penal colony. The basis for such a harsh sentence was his jokes involving the image of a legless man and Jesus. This information is reported by a correspondent.
boriskov · Feb 2, 2026
The Federal Security Service (FSB) has ruled out the possibility of including in the "white lists" of internet resources those banks that have not deployed the system of operational-search measures (SORM), intended for storing customer correspondence. This information was reported, citing two sources in
boriskov · Feb 2, 2026
In Tehran, Mehdi Mahmoudian, who worked as a screenwriter on the film "A Simple Accident," was detained. This information was reported by the reputable publications Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter.