Kremlin: Foreign services can return to Russia if they comply with laws
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- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that foreign digital services can return to Russia if they comply with Russian legislation, citing the case of Roblox as an example.
- The online gaming platform Roblox was previously restricted but is now available again after implementing measures for user safety and age restrictions.
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Why It Matters
The Russian government has previously restricted access to several foreign digital services. The Roblox platform was restricted in December 2025 due to concerns over user safety, particularly for children.
MOSCOW, June 11. /TASS/. All foreign services can return to Russia if they comply with the requirements set by Russian legislation, the case of Roblox is proof of this, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
"The situation with Roblox clearly shows that all services can return if they comply with the laws," the Kremlin spokesman said, answering a question about whether Telegram, YouTube, and Meta services [banned in Russia as extremist] could return to Russia if they guarantee compliance with Russian legislation.
Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media said that the Roblox company has fully complied with the Russian legislation’s requirements regarding user safety, and now the online gaming platform is again available in Russia.
The Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) restricted access to the US platform on December 3, 2025. According to the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, the platform "has introduced a broad range of measures to enhance the protection of children," including by launching age-restriction mechanisms.
Open Questions
- What specific Russian legislation must Telegram, YouTube, and Meta comply with to return?
- What are the exact measures Roblox implemented to satisfy Russian authorities?
- Will other major platforms follow Roblox's lead in complying with Russian laws?
- What are the implications for freedom of information and internet access in Russia?
