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[-] n3cr0@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago

They know this is impossible - even with their worthless currency. I guess they will soon provide their own services or they will revoke internet access from their citizens.

[-] theunknownmuncher@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

It is not only more Rubles than currently exists, but more money than currently exists in any currency ๐Ÿ˜‚

[-] Bazoogle@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

According to the Article:

Google in Russia has been inactive since 2022 after the search giant effectively pulled out of the country following Putin's special military operation.

[-] db2@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

I guess they will soon provide their own services

Is Yandex not state run? It does everything, the way Musk wants Xitter to, and then some.

[-] Goun@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago

What you don't need Google to access internet

[-] n3cr0@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Yes, but users with basic knowledge don't even get the difference between a web browser and a search engine. Shutting down Google seems like a perfect "simple" explanation for a general digital lockdown.

[-] PapaStevesy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

You're describing users without basic knowledge.

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