Ukraine's continued access to functioning internet communications is important for the country to function, but also for everyone, including President Zelensky, to be able to make their voices heard and communicate with the outside world.
But what would happen if Russia decides to actively try to "shut down" the internet in Ukraine?
According to Mikael Asplund, you then have two options, take control of the internet providers in the country or go to physical attack on networks.
- It is theoretically possible to shut down the internet, but it is difficult, says Mikael Asplund.
Hear the expert's analysis of Russia's opportunities to gain control of the Internet in Ukraine in the video above.