Russia will disconnect from the global internet

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Moscow (CNN Business) on Friday, a controversial new law took effect in Russia: The so-called "sovereign internet" law, which mandates the creation of an independent internet for Russia.

In effect, Moscow has given itself the power to erect a sort of digital Iron Curtain around its networks. But will it force the change from a freewheeling internet to a purely Russian one?
That's what tech companies and Russian internet users alike will be watching as the law takes effect.
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