"Keeping things under control" - Internet blackout in Moscow during Kremlin celebrations
Moscow authorities enforce network disruption across city.
Get ready, Moscow residents! You might face some internet issues this week, but don't worry, it's nothing a little patience can't handle. Kremlin officials have announced planned internet restrictions in the Russian capital, according to statements made by Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov.
These restrictions are said to take place from Friday to Saturday, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany celebrations. Dmitri stated that these limitations were not a disruption, but rather a "restriction in mobile internet operations for obvious reasons."
He elaborated on the necessity of these measures, explaining that Russia's "dangerous neighborhood" required such precautions. The Kremlin seems to be taking preventive actions, as Duma deputy Anton Nemkin hinted at, similar to those implemented in the Crimean Peninsula during Ukraine army attacks (2014).
Many residents in Moscow have reported temporary mobile internet outages in recent days, with these issues expected to persist during the celebrations. Russia marks the 9th of May as Victory Day, commemorating victory over Nazi Germany with a military parade on Red Square. With numerous targets reportedly attacked by Ukraine in the run-up to these celebrations, causing chaos at airports, safety and security are undoubtedly top-of-mind for the Kremlin.
Several state guests, including China's state and party leader, Xi Jinping, are anticipated at the Moscow parade. In preparation for these important events, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day ceasefire in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, albeit criticized by Kyiv as a staged performance.
Sources: ntv.de, mpa/dpa
Additional Insights:
- The Kremlin enforces these restrictions during high-profile events to maintain security, control information flow, and prevent potential disruptions from unfettered internet access.
- During the celebrations period, the Kremlin implements communications restrictions "as needed" to ensure the safety of these sensitive national events.
- The short-term internet restrictions in Moscow prior to and during the Victory Day parade indicate the priority the Kremlin places on security over public connectivity during these critical times.
- The community policy of enforcing internet restrictions during high-profile events, like the Kremlin celebrations in Moscow, aims to maintain security and control information flow.
- Employment policy within the Kremlin requires its officials to address potential disruptions from unfettered internet access during sensitive national events, such as the celebrations commemorating the victory over Nazi Germany.
- In light of the planned employment policy restricting mobile internet operations during the celebrations, it's advisable for residents to stay patient amidst the temporary internet outages.
- The Kremlin's employment policy seems to have learned from previous conflicts, such as the Crimean Peninsula's unrest during Ukraine army attacks in 2014, and has implemented similar measures to ensure safety during the celebrations.
- As the political atmosphere heats up with ongoing war-and-conflicts, the Kremlin's priority in employing short-term internet restrictions prior to and during the Victory Day parade indicates its emphasis on security over public connectivity during critical times.
