I am Polish. When Polish people revolted against Soviets it was because we have seen better life was possible. It was exactly because we had access to alternate

I am Polish. When Polish people revolted against Soviets it was because we have seen better life was possible. It was exactly because we had access to alternate message. I don't think cutting off a country in a situation like that is helpful at all. If anything, it is making it easier for pro-Putin propaganda. I would also remind that Russia itself build capability to cut itself off from the Internet. Yes, we would be doing them a favour because right now they might hesitate to do it by themselves fearing backlash from people who do not care about politics or anybody else at all but do care about having Internet access.