Russia proposes telecom fees for VPN use amid new regulations

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•On March 30, 2026, the Russian Ministry of Digital Development approved administrative liability for VPN use.
•Minister Shadaev stated that the Ministry opposes direct administrative penalties for VPN users but supports reducing VPN usage.
•Telecom companies were warned they could be removed from official 'white lists' if they have users accessing VPNs.
•Forbes reported the request for telecom operators to start charging customers for VPN access on March 30, 2026.

▸If telecom operators implement charges for VPN usage Russian internet users will face higher costs and potentially reduced access to VPN services, affecting online privacy.

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