Since Russia ratcheted up control over the internet this year, some Russians are turning to solutions like using multiple phones and VPNs to evade restrictions (Andrew Osborn/Reuters)

Jun 14, 2026 - 16:10
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A Russian interior designer uses a virtual private network in a quiet cafe to bypass internet restrictions.

Andrew Osborn / Reuters:
Since Russia ratcheted up control over the internet this year, some Russians are turning to solutions like using multiple phones and VPNs to evade restrictions  —  In a quiet cafe popular for its free Wi-Fi and good coffee, a Russian interior designer logs onto a virtual private network …

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