Anger About Internet Restrictions Breathes Some Life Into Russian Politics
Russians are openly questioning President Vladimir V. Putin's moves to restrict internet access, with criticism coming from ordinary citizens, politicians, and even reality TV stars. Putin's approval rating has fallen to 65.6 percent, according to a state-run pollster, amid dissatisfaction over internet restrictions, the struggling economy, and tax hikes.
Russians are speaking out against President Vladimir V. Putin's internet restrictions, with criticism coming from unexpected voices such as beauty influencers and reality TV stars. The restrictions have interfered with everyday life, with authorities blocking access to mobile internet and foreign apps like Facebook and Telegram. Many Russians have turned to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to circumvent the restrictions. Putin's approval rating has fallen to 65.6 percent, according to VTsIOM, a state-run pollster. The discontent is bubbling up ahead of Russia's parliamentary elections. Criticism has flooded social media, with some calling the restrictions 'impossible to live with'.
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