Access Facebook Russia: The Kremlin's Digital Crackdown
Russia's blocking of Facebook in 2022 wasn't an isolated incident; it was a strategic move reflecting the Kremlin's increasing control over information within the country. This article examines the reasons behind the ban, its impact on Russian citizens, and the various methods people employ to circumvent it. We'll analyze the geopolitical implications and explore the evolving technological arms race between censorship and circumvention. The Rationale Behind the Block The Russian media regulator, Roskomnadzor, officially cited violations of a new "...