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Russia’s VPN traffic levy delayed as operators cite technical limits

Russia’s VPN traffic levy delayed as operators cite technical limits

Major Russian telecom providers asked the Digital Development Ministry to postpone new fees on VPN traffic, saying their systems cannot implement the charges by the planned May 1 start. The request underscores practical hurdles in enforcing the government’s latest internet control measures.

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Russia’s plan to tax VPN traffic faces delays as operators cite technical hurdles