Online behaviour under scrutiny as Russia hunts 'extremists'

A pedestrian woman uses her smart phone in Moscow on July 30, 2025. Russia has drastically restricted press freedom and freedom of speech online, with a new legislation that will slap fines on internet users who search for web pages, books, artwork or music albums that the authorities deem "extremist"; a term that has a very broad definition in Russia that can refer to terrorist groups and political opponents alike. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP)