Russia Is Considering To Cut Itself From The Internet (Temporarily)

The net independence plan is seen as a way for Russia's government to get more control over online life

BBC: Russia considers 'unplugging' from internet

Russia is considering whether to disconnect from the global internet briefly, as part of a test of its cyber-defences.

The test will mean data passing between Russian citizens and organisations stays inside the nation rather than being routed internationally.

A draft law mandating technical changes needed to operate independently was introduced to its parliament last year.

The test is expected to happen before 1 April but no exact date has been set.

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WNU Editor: Regular users within Russia .... myself

included when I am there .... are not happy with this development.

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