The Wall Street Journal: Putin is Afraid of the Internet
The Wall Street Journal reports that Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, does not use the internet because he fears espionage, and instead relies on physical documents.
Historically, Putin has avoided using the internet because he has been concerned about people spying on his activities.
According to statements from American and Russian officials, the Russian President has consistently refrained from being online due to fears of digital eavesdropping, and has become more dependent on physical documents provided by his advisors, which includes urgent matters.
According to the report, for example, the latest news of the war in Ukraine might take days to reach Putin, and by the time it does, it might be outdated.
Battlefield information is sent from commanders on the front lines to the Federal Security Service and then given to the Russian Security Council, whose secretary then delivers this information to Putin.