The focus is on Cheburnet and its impact on service availability. Users report VPS server blocks: since December 2025, Active Probing has been used — scanning IP addresses to detect prohibited services. If Cheburnet tools are found, the IP is blocked. A Habr article recommends checking servers via Censys or Nmap to ensure no suspicious services. This directly affects XConnect users who use VPS for network access.
Video consumption growth in Russia is also discussed. According to Future Lab, in the first half of 2026, average viewing time on major platforms grew by 6%, but excluding YouTube, there is a 5% drop. YouTube shows 24% growth despite throttling. This indicates users continue to seek ways around Cheburnet to access favorite services.
Another topic is the announcement of the Good Bear browser, which securely handles Mincifry certificates. It's a Firefox fork where trust in the Russian root certificate is limited to an isolated container, enhancing security. For XConnect users, this could be useful if they encounter sites requiring such certificates.
Overall, materials for 48 hours are limited but reflect key Cheburnet challenges: blocks, throttling, and regulatory attempts. XConnect users should be vigilant and check their servers.