[alanwreath]

>> they ought to expect to be treated as such

but they already are (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/21/russia-bans-fa...). I mean Russia is not the only country to do this, but companies are typically considered to be in cahoots with the their hosting country. Which makes sense because in order to operate within a country you have to "abide by the law" (which can and does often include sharing data).