Russia’s nyet to the internet

The Kremlin’s pursuit of a “sovereign internet” has sparked debate over the collateral damage and the future of Russia’s digital space. After months of mobile internet shutdowns, the authorities have moved to block major platforms like YouTube and Telegram, along with the VPNs people rely on to bypass restrictions. We explore what’s driving the push to isolate the largest country on earth from the global web and unpack the political, economic and military implications of the country’s tightening digital borders.