"Another wave of VPN blocks:" Windscribe records drop in traffic in Russia

• Windscribe has confirmed a ~90% reduction in traffic from Russia
• The provider is working to restore connectivity for affected users
• Russia's regulator is now building a new AI-driven filtering system

Windscribe has confirmed a sudden and massive drop in traffic originating from Russia, signaling that the country’s internet censor, Roskomnadzor (RKN), has launched another aggressive wave of blocks against privacy tools.

This latest blackout aligns with what experts within the country told TechRadar – RKN has been redefining its DPI-based filtering systems throughout 2025. This includes deploying more sophisticated, AI-driven methods to hunt down and extinguish the traffic coming from VPN services that were previously able to slip through the net.

For users in Russia, the situation is becoming increasingly precarious. Access to independent news, social media, and encrypted communication relies heavily on these tools, and every new wave of blocks further isolates ...