Russia’s “sovereign Internet” law is in effect — a measure that is expected to ultimately enable the government to monitor electronic information flows in real time, cut off access to content it deems “dangerous,” and isolate the Runet as a defense against foreign cyberattacks. Here’s what you need to know about the new measure and Russia’s changing Internet environment.
RFE/RL: Russia takes a big step toward the ‘Internyet’ (Explainer)
A man takes a photo of a child outside the headquarters of Yandex company, Russia's internet search engine, in Moscow on Oct. 19, 2018.
