Inside the race to cut Russia off from the global internet

For now, Russia's digital tightening resembles managed escalation rather than total isolation Hector RETAMAL / AFP via Getty Images The Kremlin is expected to intensify its crackdown on Telegram, one of Russia's most widely used messaging platforms. The move could fuel an escalating struggle over censorship — with Russia's place in the world hanging in the balance. The uncertainty is affecting citizens of all kinds, from the elderly to tech-savvy users. Anton, a 44-year-old Russian soldier ...