There are hacker attacks and DoS attacks continuing on our call center but we're coping: as you can see, the app is working and we continue to receive video calls. Starting November 1st, the Sovereign Internet Bill will also take effect in Russia. Now, we have a call from another blogger with millions of followers, the founder of one of the most popular YouTube channels with seven million subscribers, it's Amiran Sardarov.
- Amiran, good day to you! You're on the air, we're ready to hear your question.
- Good day! Can you hear me?
Vladimir Putin: We can.
- Good day! One of the hottest topics on the Internet now is the Sovereign Internet Law. From the outside, it looks as if we're trying again to isolate ourselves from the external world with an iron curtain. Bloggers and internet users are at a loss as to why it's being done. Can you answer with all honesty why this law was adopted? Before you start answering, I'd like to say that my shawarma is the most delicious in Moscow. Everyone is welcome. Thank you!
- Good, you didn't lose your chance…
- Everyone wants to feed us.
- ...to advertise your product, you did the right thing! What was the question about?
- About the Sovereign Internet.
- Ah, about the Sovereign Internet Bill. Listen, this is not at all about any restrictions to the Internet. We have mentioned the Chinese company Huawei... So, the U.S. made a decision to limit its activity. Keep in mind that most servers are situated abroad, and, naturally... Well, I hope it'll never come to this, they won't even think about it, it would ruin their own system... But, in theory, if these servers are switched off or how they operate is influenced in any way, then, in any case, including in this turn of events, we should ensure that the Russian segment of the Internet remains reliably functional. This is what this law is aimed at. Nothing else, no restrictions are planned. On the contrary! On the contrary, this law is aimed at ensuring the sovereignty of our internet, our segment of it, and the opportunity to continue using it. For everyone! For individuals, bloggers, and state-owned organizations. And thank you very much for your invitation!
