Russia Hits People Entering the Country With 24-Hour Internet Blackout for ‘Safety’

Russia is now imposing a 24-hour internet blackout on SIM cards entering the country, claiming the move is to help stop raids by Ukrainian drones—though some commentators think there might be ulterior motives.

According to the country’s Ministry for Digital Development, if a user’s SIM card enters the country from abroad, they’ll now need to wait a full day to access the internet, unless they solve a CAPTCHA or call their telecom operator to verify their identity. SIM card…