Tensions between Russia and the rest of the world continue to escalate. While the USA, the European Union and the UK are trying to pressure the country with sanctions and try to discourage them, harsh answers are also coming from the Kremlin. Finally, angered by the private sector’s involvement in embargoes, Russia imposed a social media ban.
The Putin administration, which has already restricted Facebook, turned its arrows to Twitter after displaying a pro-Ukrainian stance. Using Ukrainian propaganda as an excuse, Russia blocked all mobile operators in the country from accessing Twitter. Here are the details….
Russia blocked access to Twitter from mobile operators
Actually, the ban was predetermined. Twitter, which made a statement a while ago, announced that the site could not be accessed from Russia. It was later revealed that access was restricted by all major Russian telecom providers, including NetBlocks, Rostelecom, MTS, Beeline and MegaFon.
The official statement about the event has finally come. Making a statement when asked about the access problem, the Kremlin confirmed that the decision was taken by them. The situation was described as a violation of “the rights and freedoms of Russian citizens” by many media outlets.
Russians can still access Twitter via VPN services, but direct connections are restricted. While it is unclear how long the embargo will continue, the increasing tension with each passing day has brought with it unrest.
So what do you think about this issue? How long do you think Russia’s embargo on Twitter and similar social media platforms will last? You can share your views with us in the comments section or on the SDN Forum.
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