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1. From Censor to VPN Coder

A VPN promising to outsmart Russia's censor has a surprising developer: a former Roskomnadzor insider who helped maintain a system policing internet blocks.

Tags: censorship, dissent, technology, internet
2. Russia's AI Ambitions Under Fire

Ukrainian drones hit Yandex's supercomputers, potentially setting Russia's AI ambitions back years and putting it behind Kazakhstan.

Tags: ai, technology, science, war
3. Russia's Starlink Ambitions

Russia is racing to build its own Starlink as battlefield connectivity becomes critical. But delayed satellites, sanctions, and dependence on state infrastructure threaten its plans.

Tags: government, technology, space, military
4. FSB Fails AI Chatbot

The one where the FSB tried to make an AI chatbot but failed.

Tags: ai, government, internet, technology, russia file
5. Starlink's Shadow Network

An investigation finds that the Russian army is still using Starlink in Ukraine despite restrictions, but connectivity remains fragile, worsened by Russia's own messaging limits.

Tags: technology, internet, military, war, russia file
6. Introducing Russia's Newest Minesweeper

Russia is expanding its fleet of advanced minesweepers, aiming to secure strategic waterways.

Tags: st. petersburg, russia file, ships, navy, technology, russian military
7. From Poisoning to Firewalls

The same FSB unit tied to Navalny's poisoning is now leading Russia's push to restrict Telegram, WhatsApp, and VPNs, according to industry sources.

Tags: law, government, technology, internet, russia file
8. Turbulence (and Cannibalization) for Russian Airlines

  Russian airlines are bringing old aircraft back into service due to a shortage of more modern options.

Tags: safety, airplane, technology, sanctions, air travel
9. A Thumbs Down, If You Could

Russian authorities have been pushing a "national messenger" app on citizens for a year. Now that it's out, many are avoiding it.

Tags: business, cell phone, technology
10. Sinking Hopes for Russia's Last Aircraft Carrier

Long out of service for repairs, the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov faces an uncertain future. 

Tags: russia file, technology, navy, ships, military

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