You don't have to, facts tell for themselves! Besides, it'd be boring because you all tell the same. Regarding VPN, the administration of MSFN had their right reserved to block whatever they want, it's written in the rules.
When (and if) they allow Russia to be whitelisted again, they will notify you, stay tuned.
I hope politics wasn't the reason you joined MSFN, seeing it's your first post.