Will they ban every VPS provider?
Their system analyzes all the traffic and tries to identify VPN packets, so I don't really see why wouldn't they block all the providers should they need to.
There are still ways to mask the traffic, but a regular user can only be bothered so much.
Yes, many businesses rely on VPN, but I can imagine that RKN might just come up with some great white-list idea.
https://blog.trailofbits.com/2016/12/12/meet-algo-the-vpn-th...
Especially when opposing power.
It’s cliche but rubber hose ultimately is the end point.
I don't understand this reference. What does "rubber hose" mean here?
Other cultures don't bother as much with the aspect of leaving lasting marks. The equivalent Russian language idiom is 'thermorectal cryptanalysis' which involves a soldering iron inserted into the anus and is expected to reveal passwords of any length within a minute.
Plus with the sanctions it’s unlikely there is much need for western businesses to run VPNs into Russia.
So yeah, they can, and the sky wouldn't fall.