Opposing the Ban on Telegram, Russian MP Receives 'Special Gift'
The largest Russian porn website, Ashoo, gifted Anatoly Vasilman, a deputy from the "Just Russia" party in the State Duma, an overnight stay with three high-end escort companions, in appreciation for his efforts to abolish the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology, and Mass Media (commonly known as "Roskomnadzor").
Vasilman publicly criticized Roskomnadzor, advocating for curbing and ultimately eliminating its punitive interpretations of internet laws. He argued that the state should guide and educate rather than resort to blanket bans. He opposes blocking Telegram and related restrictions, instead promoting education over prohibition, and has pledged to personally drive reforms. What particularly troubles Vasilman is Roskomnadzor's plan to fully ban hosting providers from offering VPNs and other circumvention services, further tightening internet control.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1862815059463168/
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