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 1:07 PM PDT Facebook Email Listen • 4:05 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. Copyright 2025 NPR