Putin's internet crackdown feels like 'the Soviet era but on steroids'

Russian President Vladimir Putin's government has intensified internet restrictions, drawing comparisons to the Soviet era. Kremlin officials claim the measures, including service blackouts and messaging app bans, are necessary for national security amid drone threats from Ukraine. Experts warn this crackdown aims to control narratives and suppress dissent ahead of a protracted conflict with Ukraine.

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