Roskomnadzor
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The Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor, or RKN) is a government agency responsible for regulating telecommunications, information technology, and mass media in Russia. It has publicly denied restricting access to video games such as EA Sports FC and Battlefield 6, responding to user complaints about service disruptions. The entity has also been involved in controversies related to online content regulation, including allegations of blocking platforms like Twitch and facing threats against its leadership.
Recent coverage
- Roskomnadzor denies reports of App Store blocking — ASTRA
- Roskomnadzor commented on App Store malfunctions in Russia — Коммерсантъ
- Roskomnadzor states it does not restrict access to the App Store in Russia — Интерфакс
- Roskomnadzor did not restrict access to the App Store — Ведомости
- RKN did not restrict access to the App Store, officials say — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- ❗️App Store no longer works in Russia; access possible only via VPN — Новости Москвы
- News about RKN blocks has decreased because there is almost nothing left to block — Varlamov News
- What Happened in a Day: Tuesday, July 14 — Интерфакс
- Roskomnadlord Comments on Google Outage — Фонтанка
- RKN did not restrict access to GitHub, Google and Apple, officials say — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Russians report mass outages on Apple, Google, and GitHub websites — Baza
- Roskomnadzor denies restrictions on access to FIFA and Battlefield 6 games — Интерфакс
- Roskomnadzor claims it did not restrict access to EA Sports FC and Battlefield 6 — Ведомости
- Roskomnadzor did not restrict access to EA Sports FC and Battlefield 6 games — Вести
- Deputy Svinets Doubts the Likelihood of Western Games Being Blocked in Russia — Москва 24
- RKN denies blocking Twitch following complaints about outages — Коммерсантъ
- More than 20 people who 'planned attacks on RKN leaders' brought to criminal responsibility; another Russian detained for 'terrorist acts' against military — FSB — Новая газета Европа
- Over 20 people held responsible for threats against Roskomnadzor leadership — Ведомости
- FSB: More Than 20 People Held for Threats Against Roskomnadzor Leadership — Коммерсантъ