Russian Internet Takes a Hit as Cogent Cuts Off Its Backbone Network

The Washington, DC-based company made the move primarily to protect against possible Russian cyberattacks.

China’s Great Firewall for years has censored and blocked many services.

On Friday,Russia began blocking Facebook.

“Cogent’s web connection isn’t the only path out of Russia.

Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Intel andAdobehavestopped selling their tech products in Russia.