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Belarus Blocks VKontakte After KGB Presentation

Authorities cite a KGB presentation as the basis with no timeline given.

Overview

  • State media said vk.com was added to the government's restricted-access list, sharing a screenshot dated October 24.
  • Radio Svoboda reported that both vkontakte.ru and vk.com are inaccessible in Belarus, while the mobile app continues to function.
  • "VKontakte" told RIA Novosti it is studying the situation and working to restore service for users in the country.
  • Officials have not disclosed how long the restriction will last or provided further details on the rationale.
  • The measure was announced by the state media holding Belteleradiocompany and attributed to a submission from the State Security Committee.