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Web Hosting Without a VPN: Will Providers Be Required to Block Workarounds?

Volume~$92
IT
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YES chance
DescriptionThe Russian web hosting market is bracing for a new wave of restrictions as part of the “Anti-Fraud 2.0” package of amendments. According to Kommersant, the bill will require providers to proactively block the rental of server capacity used to create VPN services and other tools for circumventing blocks. Hosting providers will not only have to cross-reference Roskomnadzor’s blacklists but also independently monitor customer traffic for the use of VPN protocols. Representatives of the IT industry have already expressed concern: the need to purchase deep packet inspection (DPI) systems and maintain a staff of moderators will inevitably lead to an increase in the cost of cloud server services (VPS/VDS) for all types of businesses.
ConditionsYes: if, by May 25, 2026, a bill banning the provision of hosting services for circumvention tools (VPNs) is officially submitted to the State Duma for consideration. No: if, by May 25, 2026, the bill is not submitted to the State Duma or its consideration is officially postponed.
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OpenedApr 16, 2026, 9:58 PM
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May 1, 2026, 8:59 PM
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EndsMay 26, 2026, 8:59 PM
OpenedApr 16, 2026, 9:58 PM
Closes
May 1, 2026, 8:59 PM
Checking results
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EndsMay 26, 2026, 8:59 PM
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Web Hosting Without a VPN: Will Providers Be Required to Block Workarounds?

Volume~$92
IT
Political
Business
DescriptionThe Russian web hosting market is bracing for a new wave of restrictions as part of the “Anti-Fraud 2.0” package of amendments. According to Kommersant, the bill will require providers to proactively block the rental of server capacity used to create VPN services and other tools for circumventing blocks. Hosting providers will not only have to cross-reference Roskomnadzor’s blacklists but also independently monitor customer traffic for the use of VPN protocols. Representatives of the IT industry have already expressed concern: the need to purchase deep packet inspection (DPI) systems and maintain a staff of moderators will inevitably lead to an increase in the cost of cloud server services (VPS/VDS) for all types of businesses.
ConditionsYes: if, by May 25, 2026, a bill banning the provision of hosting services for circumvention tools (VPNs) is officially submitted to the State Duma for consideration. No: if, by May 25, 2026, the bill is not submitted to the State Duma or its consideration is officially postponed.
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