April 4, 2026

Russia’s internet regulator orders outlets to delete reports linking bank disruptions to its website-blocking activity

Russia’s federal internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has ordered Russian outlets to delete reports linking a widespread disruption at major Russian banks on April 3 to the agency’s website-blocking activity.

Russia’s internet regulator orders outlets to delete reports linking bank disruptions to its website-blocking activity

TL;DR

  • Roskomnadzor has ordered Russian media to delete reports linking bank disruptions to its website-blocking activities.
  • The agency claims these reports aim to destabilize the political situation in Russia.
  • Forbes and the Telegram channel Mash have removed their coverage.
  • Several other news-repost channels have also deleted their coverage.
  • This follows a prior demand for a Telegram channel to remove a summary of a Forbes article about Roskomnadzor's website blocking issues.

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