Russia's State Duma has adopted a law that would grant the Federal Security Service the authority to temporarily shut down all forms of communication across the country, including mobile and fixed internet, telephone services, and other means. The legislation, approved in the first reading, allows the FSB to order such cuts by presidential decree or a government resolution, citing the protection of citizens and the state from security threats. Telecom operators would be compelled to comply, with financial liability for affected customers protected. Legal experts warn the law’s broad wording could extend to postal services and other communication mediums, potentially allowing extensive censorship. The proposal has sparked concern about the erosion of digital freedoms in Russia.

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