Russia enacts 'sovereign internet' law, free speech activists cry foul

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A law known as the "sovereign internet" bill came into force on Friday in Russia, tightening state control over the global network, which free speech activists say will strengthen government oversight of the country's cyberspace.

The legislation aims to route Russian web traffic and data through points controlled by state authorities and to build a national Domain Name System to allow the internet to continue working even if Russia is cut off from foreign infrastructure.