Government Crackdown on Dissent

Russian authorities blocked protests over Telegram restrictions.
Roskomnadzor detained activists citing security concerns.
Kremlin blocked thousands of sites and VPNs, promoting MAX app.
Perm authorities canceled a demonstration, detaining Viktor Gilin.
Activists appeal Roskomnadzor decisions via courts or indoor actions.
Criticism of restrictions from military bloggers and pro-Kremlin commentators.
Mass protests have been rare since 2022.
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