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Will the Ministry of Digital Development or Roskomnadzor publish regulations on internet shutdowns during elections by August 1, 2026?

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DescriptionIn June 2026, CEC Chair Ella Pamfilova publicly suggested that localized internet shutdowns could be implemented in Russia during elections to save lives and protect against external threats. In light of this, experts began discussing the need for legal frameworks governing such procedures for telecommunications operators. The key question is whether the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media or Roskomnadzor will publish an official regulatory act, regulation, or rules for temporarily restricting internet access at polling stations or in specific regions throughout July.
ConditionsYes: if, between July 1 and July 31, 2026, the Official Legal Information Portal (pravo.gov.ru) or on government agency websites, approved regulations or an order from the Ministry of Digital Development or the Russian Communications Agency regarding the procedure for shutting down the internet during the elections will be published.No: if no official regulatory documents or orders regarding this procedure are published throughout July 2026.
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OpenedJun 15, 2026, 8:34 PM
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Jun 30, 2026, 8:59 PM
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EndsAug 1, 2026, 8:59 PM
OpenedJun 15, 2026, 8:34 PM
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Jun 30, 2026, 8:59 PM
Checking results
EndsAug 1, 2026, 8:59 PM
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Will the Ministry of Digital Development or Roskomnadzor publish regulations on internet shutdowns during elections by August 1, 2026?

Volume~$25
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Social networks
DescriptionIn June 2026, CEC Chair Ella Pamfilova publicly suggested that localized internet shutdowns could be implemented in Russia during elections to save lives and protect against external threats. In light of this, experts began discussing the need for legal frameworks governing such procedures for telecommunications operators. The key question is whether the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media or Roskomnadzor will publish an official regulatory act, regulation, or rules for temporarily restricting internet access at polling stations or in specific regions throughout July.
ConditionsYes: if, between July 1 and July 31, 2026, the Official Legal Information Portal (pravo.gov.ru) or on government agency websites, approved regulations or an order from the Ministry of Digital Development or the Russian Communications Agency regarding the procedure for shutting down the internet during the elections will be published.No: if no official regulatory documents or orders regarding this procedure are published throughout July 2026.