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BBC tells Russians how to access its news to scupper broadcast ban
Vladimir Putin's attempts to block access to the BBC over its Ukraine coverage look to be scuppered, with new advice on how to access the service circulating online.
In social media messages sent out in English and in Russian, the BBC outlined ways to still read and listen to its coverage. Access to the news outlet's website appears to have been restricted by the Russian state communications watchdog.
The corporation has played an important role on combatting Kremlin lies about Putin's invasion, highlight the situation on the ground to millions of people around the world.
Directing Russia on how to still read the BBC online, the company issued advice on social media stating:
"To access the BBC, circumvention tools can be used, such as the Psiphon ass (Android, iOS, Windows, Mac).
"The Tor Browser also has a decimated BBC site, on this URL.
"Please note that the BBC site for Tor works only on the Tor Browser or a similar browser, such as the Onion Browser (for iPhones)."
It also released the statement in Russian to make it easier for the information to quickly spread across the country.
The BBC said it would not be deterred by the Russian curbs.
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