Restrictions and bans like in North Korea: what Putin is preparing for Russians

The Kremlin plans to switch Russia's internet to an isolated state system similar to North Korea's Kwangmyong network within two years, according to Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation. Meanwhile, military cooperation deepens: North Korea has sent over a hundred ballistic missiles and missile units to Russia. Analysts link this to Kim Jong-un's attempt to exploit tensions between the US and Iran.

The Kremlin plans to radically restructure the internet in Russia within the next two years, effectively moving citizens to a fully isolated state system similar to North Korea's Kwangmyong network. This was stated by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation, emphasizing that the Kremlin is actively adopting the methods of total information control used by Kim Jong-un's regime. According to him, most Russian residents are not yet aware of the scale of the upcoming restrictions and digital isolation. In parallel, military cooperation between the two regimes is deepening. For Pyongyang, participation in the war against Ukraine is valuable for gaining combat experience, testing weapons, and preparing personnel for potential escalation on the Korean Peninsula. Analysts believe that Kim Jong-un is trying to use the window of opportunity created by tensions between the US and Iran, assuming that the attention of the world community and the ammunition stocks of allies in the Indo-Pacific region may be depleted. The strengthening axis is reinforced by military supplies: North Korea has sent a new batch of over a hundred ballistic missiles to Russia and deployed specialized missile units. The Center for Countering Disinformation concludes that the partnership is forcing South Korea and Japan to reconsider their security strategies.