Russia Says It's Successfully Tested An Alternative To Global Internet

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law to create an independent Internet infrastructure in Russia. While the government claims users won't notice changes, the project is ambitious and its current stage is unclear. Critics argue it could be a means to control content access, but Putin insists it's about maintaining sovereignty and ensuring Russia isn't cut off from the global Internet.

What concerns do critics have regarding the independent Internet in Russia?

In what way does Putin describe the concept of sovereignty in relation to the new Internet?