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The US has banned the export of semiconductors to Russia. This is setting the country back decades technologically, says Alena Kurknva, an expert on internet and technology policy. At the same time, the state is fighting for sovereignty on the Internet.
IT sanctions against Russia — Part 1: Semiconductor freeze throws the country back decades
The EU and the US have imposed a far-reaching embargo on the supply of high-tech products to Russia. Russian industry no longer has access to Western semiconductors, telecommunications equipment and software. At the same time, tens of thousands of IT specialists are leaving the country. This is reported by Alena Kurknova, who has been researching Russian Internet and technology policy for many years. In the podcast, she explains the drastic consequences this will have for the country’s economy.
IT Sanctions Against Russia — Part 2: War Accelerates Internet Isolation
The political leadership in Russia is striving for digital sovereignty, says Alena Kurknova, an expert on Russian internet policy. That means: One wants to encapsulate oneself permanently from Western network infrastructure, and thus also prevent the dissemination of critical information in the country. The war has immensely accelerated government efforts to do this.