Russia censored internet news sources as rumors of rebellion circulated

Russia censored internet news sources as rumors of rebellion circulated

Comment on this storyComment Russian authorities blocked access to key sources of news and information from the Wagner mercenary group as it pushed towards Moscow on Saturday, adding to confusion as rumors and misinformation about events flourished. News aggregator Google News was blocked as of Friday evening by Rostelecom, Russia’s largest digital provider, along with … Read more

Putin is no longer the most popular person in Russia, internet searches show

Putin is no longer the most popular person in Russia, internet searches show

Russian President Vladimir Putin is no longer the most popular person in Russia, with citizens seeking information about his ally, Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin, twice as often in May. Last month, as the public feud between Prigozhin and Russia’s defense ministry intensified, Russians sought information on the man nicknamed “Putin’s chef” far more than … Read more