(ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA) – St Petersburg has joined a growing list of Russian cities experiencing severe and prolonged internet restrictions, with authorities limiting access to a narrow range of approved websites under a new “whitelist” system. Residents report widespread disruption, with millions of complaints emerging as the Kremlin signals that broader access may eventually return, but only to pre-approved platforms. Officials have published lists of permitted websites, primarily consisting of state services, government portals and pro government media outlets. The restrictions have drawn comparisons to tightly controlled internet systems elsewhere, with users noting that access is now largely confined to…