Russia’s digital sovereignty doctrine: From cybersecurity to total control

In the new version of Russia’s Information Security Doctrine, mobile devices, satellite internet systems such as Starlink, as well as email services and other IT technologies developed by Western companies are defined as instruments of “destructive information-technical influence” on Russia.

At the “InfoForum-2026,” Dmitry Gribkov, an aide to the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, stated that mobile devices, satellite internet systems such as Starlink, as well as email services and other IT technologies of Western companies are being used to exert “destructive information-technical influence” on Russia. According to him, these “threats” will be reflected in the new version of the country’s Information Security Doctrine, which is currently being prepared by the Russian Security Council. Gribkov also said that the document—classified as a strategic one and intended to serve as a foundation for legislation and applied programs—will proclaim a course toward “strengthening” Russia’s sovereignty in the information sphere.

Under the new doctrine, the state plans to exercise control over the digital space and personal devices at all stages—from the moment of creation to the start of operation of any digital systems, including those based on artificial intelligence.

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