Russia has introduced a new bill introducing fines for search engines that provide links to banned sites, VPN services, and anonymization tools. Individuals who break the law will face fine of 3,000 to 5,000 rubles (approx. $48 to $80) Individuals will face fines of up to $800, and officials will also face fines. Russian authorities have begun to crack down on Internet freedoms by tighten controls on online services in recent years, citing concerns about the spread of extremist materials.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2018/06/russian-vpn-services.html