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
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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…