"Russian AI sovereignty" refers to the concept and policy initiative by the Russian Federation aimed at ensuring national control, independence, and self-sufficiency over artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, data infrastructure, and related digital ecosystems.

This idea is part of Russia’s broader “digital sovereignty” agenda, which seeks to minimize dependence on foreign technology, protect national security, and promote the development of indigenous AI research, software, and hardware. The goal is to have Russia’s AI systems, data processing, and algorithmic decision-making operate within frameworks defined and regulated by Russian institutions, reducing vulnerability to external influence or restrictions.