Russian users reported widespread technical issues with access to… (работа · роскомнадзор · пользователь)
Russian users reported widespread technical issues with access to GitHub, Google, and Apple services in July 2026, but Roskomnadzor stated it did not restrict access to these platforms. The problems were attributed to technical failures rather than regulatory actions.
Consensus
- Russian users reported issues with accessing GitHub, Google, and Apple services in July 2026.
- Roskomnadzor stated it did not restrict access to GitHub, Google, or Apple services.
- The technical problems were reported across multiple regions of Russia, including Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
- Users experienced difficulties such as website outages and mobile app failures.
Points of divergence
- Problems with GitHub access have been ongoing since May 2026, with users reporting inability to enter repositories or download files. — vedomosti
- Roskomnadzor officially confirmed on May 8 and May 20 that access to GitHub was not restricted and API worked without issues. — vedomosti
- Anton Gorelkin, first deputy head of the IT Committee of the State Duma, claimed in May that GitHub was effectively leaving the Russian market due to high connection failure rates exceeding 16%. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Roskomnadzor comments on outages in GitHub, Google, and Apple — Вести
- Roskomnadzor did not restrict the work of GitHub, Google, and Apple — Ведомости
- Users complain about the performance of GitHub, Google, and Apple — Вести