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Russia’s VPN Crackdown Caused Bank Outage, Telegram Founder Says
The incident reflects a growing trend in Russia to enforce digital control, impacting economic stability and security.
Russia's restrictions on virtual private networks have been linked to a major banking outage across the country, according to Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov. This crackdown is part of a broader effort to control online communications through platforms like Telegram.
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Confidence 51/100 — moderate corroboration
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