Information Age cites Flashpoint’s analyst team.
“Claims that the Kremlin can ‘flip a switch’ and isolate their population from the Internet are mostly propaganda.”
Information Age cites Flashpoint analysis warning that Russia lacks the technical capacity to fully disconnect from the global internet.
Can Russia completely disconnect its population from the global internet?
No. Flashpoint analysts assess that a full internet “kill switch” would be extremely difficult due to Russia’s existing internet infrastructure and scale.
Why is Russia attempting greater control over internet access during the Ukraine war?
Russian authorities are seeking to restrict access to foreign reporting and platforms to control domestic narratives and limit exposure to outside information about the invasion.
How does Flashpoint evaluate claims about Russia’s “sovereign internet”?
Flashpoint intelligence examines infrastructure readiness, coordination requirements, and real-world bypass activity, concluding that claims of instant isolation are largely propaganda-driven.
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