FSB-Driven Internet Blocking Law Approved in Russia
Amendments require internet providers to block services at the FSB's demand.
Lawmakers introduced the bill to protect Russians and state institutions.
FSB requests tied to presidential and government acts allow internet suspensions.
Second reading replaced FSB requests with binding demands and granted presidential authority.
13 deputies opposed the legislation, which passed with 393 votes.
Authorities cited Ukrainian drone attacks as justification.
Rustamova claims FSB shutdown orders are based on a secret Putin decree.
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