Russia Imposes Digital Iron Curtain on Internet Freedom Day

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•Sergey Kiriyenko, Kremlin Deputy Chief of Staff, is a key figure promoting Russian internet sovereignty.
•The new restrictions block or limit access to many foreign websites and online services.
•The measures were implemented on March 12, 2026, the same day as Internet Freedom Protection Day.
•Millions of Russian internet users are affected by the tightened controls on digital communications.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Russian government further tightens internet controls then access to global information will decrease further, increasing isolation for Russian users and limiting international digital engagement.

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RUNovaya Gazeta Europe (EN)Independence Day. Why Kremlin Deputy Chief of Staff Sergey Kiriyenko is so focused on attaining Russian ‘internet sovereignty’REGIONALHuman Rights WatchRussia: Digital Iron Curtain Falls on Internet Freedom Protection Day

On March 12, 2026, Russia intensified its internet restrictions, further isolating its online space from the global internet. This action coincides with Internet Freedom Protection Day, highlighting the Kremlin's push for 'internet sovereignty' under Deputy Chief of Staff Sergey Kiriyenko. The increased controls limit access to foreign websites and platforms, impacting millions of Russian internet users and raising concerns about digital rights and information flow within the country.