Russia's lower house of parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly supported a bill allowing the country to create its own autonomous internet.
A total of 307 lawmakers voted in favour of the law, while only 68 voted against it.
After it is approved by the upper house of parliament and signed into law by Russian President Vladimir Putin, it'll come into force on November 1.
The bill's authors said the measures are necessary as Russia's national security is at stake.
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At least 5 killed in Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami
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Israeli strike kills 2 in Gaza, medics say
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Bangladesh dengue outbreak accelerates as hospitals come under strain
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US peace envoys meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv after Putin talks
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US targets three Iranian oil vessels after attack on Navy ships
US forces struck three Iranian oil vessels on Saturday after ballistic missiles were launched at two US Navy ships, according to US Central Command.
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