Can Russia Disconnect From The Global Internet?

Delton Rhodes
Nov 1 · 3 min read

Today (November 1, 2019) Russia’s sovereign internet law went into effect. What does this mean for netizens? What are the hurdles to making the plan a reality?

Intentions of the Law and Global Reaction

According to the Kremlin, the purpose of the law is to be able to protect Russia from potential cyberattacks from foreign powers…

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