EE Impact
cyberrussiamedium impact14/08/2026, 20:32:24Confidence 65/100

Gemini’s VPN workaround stops working for some users in Russia

Google’s Gemini AI has stopped working for some users in Russia, as reported by Kod.ru. Complaints have been noted on the Downdetector website.

Claims & verification status

Likely

Google's Gemini AI has stopped working for some users in Russia.

Attributed to: Kod.ru reporting
Likely

Complaints have been noted on the Downdetector website regarding the functionality of Gemini's VPN workaround.

Impact analysis

Who claims what

  • Google's Gemini AI has stopped working for some users in Russia — per Kod.ru reporting, not independently verified.
  • Complaints have been noted on the Downdetector website regarding the functionality of Gemini's VPN workaround — not independently verified.
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Our assessment

If these claims are accurate, Russian-based users of Google’s Gemini AI—potentially including exporters, logistics firms, and corporate compliance teams—may see reduced access or…

Sources & evidence

articleMeduza (independent Russian, EN)(class B)original