The Mozilla organization, developer of the Firefox browser, has announced the restoration of access to previously blocked extensions in Russia. This decision comes as a result of their commitment to an open and accessible internet.
“In alignment with our dedication to a free and open internet, Mozilla will be reinstating previously restricted lists in Russia. Our initial choice to temporarily restrict these lists was made after a thorough review of the regulatory environment in Russia and the potential risks to our community and employees.
As outlined in our Manifesto, Mozilla’s fundamental principles highlight the significance of a global internet that is open and accessible to all. Users should have the freedom to customize and enhance their online experience with add-ons without unnecessary limitations.
By reintroducing these add-ons, we are reiterating our commitment:
Openness: advocating for a free and open internet where users can mold their online interactions.
Accessibility: ensuring that the internet remains a public resource accessible to everyone, regardless of their location.
We stand by our users in Russia and worldwide, and will continue to champion for an open and accessible internet for all,” the company’s statement reads.
On June 11, Mozilla Corporation blocked several browser extensions in Russia, including public VPN and proxy services (PlanetVPN, FastProxy) and tools designed to bypass internet restrictions (Censor Tracker, “Bypassing Runet restrictions”).
Original source: theins.ru