Russia Bans Starlink and Foreign Satellite Terminals Amid Tightened Internet Control
Russia has implemented a broad ban on the import of foreign satellite terminals, including Starlink devices, impacting the nation’s emergency communications and internet access. This measure, detailed by the government, prohibits radio-electronic devices designed to receive signals from foreign communication satellites unless approved by the State Commission for Radio Frequencies. The ban arrives amidst intensified internet controls in Russia, which have seen mobile internet disruptions affecting numerous regions throughout 2025. These ongoing restrictions continue to limit citizens’ access to the internet and global online services.
John Q. Hosedrinker