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Russian Motivations Behind the “Hanoi Convention” Against Cybercrime

Freedom House warns the UN treaty could be exploited by authoritarian regimes like Russia to target dissidents and human rights defenders, urging states not to sign it.

Summary by Just Security
Russia’s cybercrime stance reflects a broader push to assert state control over the internet, restrict dissent, and build global backing.

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freedomhouse.org broke the news in on Monday, October 6, 2025.
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