Originally reported by the Washington Post, the move is meant to inhibit Russia’s ability to spread propaganda and conduct cyberattacks against Ukraine and its allies. Cogent claims…
What just happened? Cogent, a tier 1 ISP serving customers and businesses worldwide, informed Russian-based customers that all services would be terminated effective March 4. The company initially said the decision was made following Russia’s actions in Ukraine. A later statement by a Cogent representative clarified the decision, citing the ISP’s need to comply with recent EU regulations. Originally reported by the Washington Post, the move is meant to inhibit Russia’s ability to spread propaganda and conduct cyberattacks against Ukraine and its allies. Cogent claims the termination is being pursued to maintain compliance with the recently passed EU regulation 2022/350. The regulation, originally passed on March 1, prevents operators from facilitating and broadcasting content by specific entities cited in the regulation’s annex.
