Russia’s Internet Blackouts Show the Danger of Government Control Over Communications
As Russia tightens its grip on internet access under the guise of security, widespread cellphone blackouts disrupt essential services and reveal the perils of sacrificing freedom for control.
In 2025, Russia is cementing a troubling blueprint of authoritarian control with sweeping cellphone internet shutdowns that cripple ordinary life. Masking these measures as defenses against Ukrainian drone attacks, Moscow has instead weaponized digital restrictions to tighten its chokehold on information and personal freedom—an alarming example for Americans to watch closely. How Much Freedom Are We Willing to Trade for Security? Imagine a day when your credit card won’t buy a tram ticket, ATMs go offline, or vital health apps fail when your child needs monitoring. This is not fiction but daily reality for many Russians today. Since May, dozens...
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