New Censorship In Russia Bans Over 5,000 Pages And Criminalizes Searches For Content Considered Extremist

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Published on 31/07/2025 at 23:30

Censura digital russa pode se expandir para outros países e ameaçar direitos fundamentais na era da informação

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Regulation Signed This Week Prohibits Access to Over 5,000 Pages, Songs, and Government-Critical Sites and Even Bans VPN Advertising

The censorship in Russia has just taken on new legal contours. President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Thursday (31) that penalizes with fines anyone who accesses or seeks content deemed “extremist” by the government. The measure directly impacts digital freedom in the country and expands state control over internet use.

According to authorities, the list of prohibited materials already exceeds 5,000 items, including NGO websites, blog posts, songs, books, and artistic content. Among the targets are the band Pussy Riot, the Anti-Corruption Foundation created by Alexei Navalny, tributes to Ukraine, and even profiles of Meta, the company that controls Facebook and Instagram.

Fines and Blocking of Digital Tools

The new legislation provides for fines of up to 5,000 rubles (about R$ 360) for users who access these contents, even if they are merely searching. Moreover, the advertising of VPN services, the main tool used by Russians to escape censorship, is now also prohibited.

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Stricter Control Since the War in Ukraine

Since the beginning of the war against Ukraine in February 2022, the Russian government has intensified its repression of dissent. Independent media outlets have been shuttered, human rights organizations have been labeled as “foreign agents,” and hundreds of activists have faced criminal charges.

With the new law, the state communications regulator is expanding its role, using technology to track internet traffic and block VPN protocols in real-time. Despite the official justification that only “repeat users” would be penalized, the government has not clarified how it will distinguish between occasional access and systematic searches.

What Is Prohibited:

Pussy Riot Publications
Websites Linked to Alexei Navalny
Pro-Ukraine Pages
Profiles of Western Companies, such as Meta
Songs and Works Criticizing the Kremlin
Promoting VPN Services

Do you believe that this type of digital censorship will become a trend in other countries? Or is it an isolated case of the Russian regime? Share your opinion in the comments — your perspective is essential for this global debate on internet freedom.

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