[Genoa]

Maybe I’m slow, but how would this not disadvantage Russia just as much as anyone else?

[dfwgator]

Russia is probably not nearly as leveraged with new technology as we are, they probably still train their troops to use older methods not reliant on newer technology.

This is where the US could be at a huge disadvantage in a future conflict.

[GOPJ]

OK, if we know 'one cut' will take down 95% of our communications with that area of the world, wouldn't it be prudent to establish a back-up for security traffic?

[100American]

Great catch, The Media is still juxtaposing the Old Russia mindset on the populace and in truth many here and in my mind older folks (like me) who remember the Old Russia still cling to that image as that is what the media sells

And keeps us from looking at what is going on once we have removed the “lens of thought” installed along the way

Devious

[Georgia Girl 2]

Yes the Russkies would be cutting their own internet access. The Russians are living rent free in the US military heads.

[piasa]

It would pretty much wipe out their propaganda abilities.
But, it could be a tool to blackmail all the US politicians who need the internet for insider trading.