INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The controversial Online Safety Bill has sparked a geopolitical debate with the Russian Ambassador in Colombo Levan Dzhagaryan stating that
regulations of the online sphere are solely a domestic issue of Sri Lanka, and that any interference in this internal issue by foreign
powers is absolutely irrelevant and unacceptable.In a statement issued by the Russian Embassy in Colombo this morning (26), the Russian
was passed in the Parliament on Wednesday (24).Dzhagaryan added that Russia also takes notice of all comments and reactions both from the
25).Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Julie Chung noted that the U.S
remains concerned about the potential impact of the bill, which was passed without incorporating important input from key stakeholders,
including civil society and tech companies, who mention that this legislation threatens freedom of expression, innovation, and privacy.She
added that, in addition to jeopardizing democratic values, vague and overly restrictive legislation can hinder investment and the
development of a digital economy, undermining the economic growth that Sri Lanka needs.Ms
Chung further noted that the U.S
