Russia’s pursuit of a “sovereign internet” - The Global Jigsaw podcast, BBC World Service (opens in new tab)

After months of mobile internet shutdowns, Russian authorities have moved to block major platforms like YouTube and Telegram, along with the VPNs people rely on to bypass restrictions\. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 We explore what’s driving the push to isolate the largest country on Earth from the global internet and unpack the political, economic and military implications of the country’s tightening digital borders\. 00:00 Introduction 02:43 Mobile internet restrictions and the...