Four Ways the Kremlin Could Block Western Social Networks in Russia

Practical routes for restricting Western platforms in Russia include regulation, technical throttling, legal pressure, and direct demands on companies. A block does not have to arrive as one dramatic act; it can be assembled gradually.

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