Browser maker decided not to follow Putin's orders. Well done
  • Mozilla has reinstated previously banned Firefox add-ons in Russia that were designed to circumvent state censorship, such as a VPN and a tool to access Tor websites.
  • The ban was initially imposed at the request of Russia’s internet censorship agency, Roskomnadzor, but Mozilla lifted it to support an open and accessible internet.
  • Mozilla’s decision reflects its commitment to users in Russia and globally, despite the potential risks associated with the regulatory environment in Russia.
  • Null User ObjectEnglish
    11•14 days ago

    I hate to say it, but I’m inclined to think that the Russian government may simply block access to Firefox (and the Firefox addons site).

    Probably true, but that’s not justification for Mozilla to save them the trouble by doing it for them.