Russian authorities have blocked access to the popular paywall removal service Archive.today within the country. The site, which allows users to bypass subscription requirements for news articles, now displays a notice stating the block is 'by decision of public authorities.' This action represents another step in Russia's ongoing efforts to control and restrict access to information online.
Background
Archive.today is a popular web archiving service known for its ability to bypass paywalls and preserve copies of web pages, often used to access subscription-based news content. Russia has a history of internet censorship and blocking websites under laws related to information control and national security.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Mar 24, 2026 at 03:08 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10