Author talks about Russia's attempt to create a 'sovereign internet'

By Daniel Ofman,

Adrian Florido, John Ketchum, Marc Rivers

Published October 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM EDT

For years, the Kremlin has been cracking down on the internet. It has banned Facebook and Instagram. Now, it's pushing a new app called "Max" for a wide range of internet services.

Daniel Ofman

Adrian Florido

Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

John Ketchum

Marc Rivers

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