How VPN and Steam will shape the Russian internet soon

VPN under state standards proposed by Roskomnadzor for IT companies

The Russian regulatory agency held a meeting with IT industry representatives following numerous complaints from software developers. Due to systematic restrictions on the operation of bypass services, domestic developers lost reliable access to foreign code repositories, libraries, and cloud platforms. Earlier, representatives of a professional association had already called for a more cautious approach, as current restrictions virtually halt the software development process.

James

2026-08-08

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How VPN and Steam will shape the Russian internet soon

A new draft law introduced to the state parliament in December 2024 aims to establish previously missing definitions within Russian legislation. The document proposes to legally define terms such as video game, gaming platform, and video game distributor. This initiative is designed to simplify the systematic planning and implementation of state support measures for the domestic gaming industry.

Mihail

2026-08-08

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