Internet Under Attack in Russia

Expand The Google app logo is seen on a smartphone in this picture illustration taken September 15, 2017. © 2017 Reuters An acquaintance living in the United States asked me if it was true that Russia is about to “cut off its Internet” from the rest of the world. He sounded panicked - his family still lives in Russia. He was concerned about recent reports that giants like Google are yielding to Russia’s war on online speech and are cooperating with the government. While the reality is not quite as dramatic, his reaction is understandable. The government effectively controls most of traditional…

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