Moscow Goes Offline for a Little While: A Safety Measure by the Kremlin
Moscow authorities impose internet blackout within city limits.
Get ready, Moscow residents! The Kremlin has some interesting plans for you this week. In light of the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, the city will experience a brief interruption in its digital life. Spokesperson Dmitri Peskow confirmed that the internet could be unreliable between May 7 and May 9 due to some restrictions while state guests are in town for the Victory Day celebrations.
However, don't panic! Peskow clarified, "This is not a disruption. This is a restriction in the work of mobile internet - for understandable reasons." He added, "We have to consider the dangerous neighborhood we have."
The temporary shutdown of Moscow's mobile internet is believed to be a preventive security measure. Drawing parallels with the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014, Duma deputy Anton Nemkin spoke of "an element of preventive defense." In the past, mobile internet shutdowns during times of military conflict, such as those between Ukrainian army attacks and Russian forces, have been effective.
Residents have been complaining for days about temporary mobile internet outages. With Russia celebrating the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany on Red Square, one can't blame them for being concerned. The celebrations are expected to attract numerous heads of state, including Chinese President and Party leader Xi Jinping.
Amidst the preparations for these significant events, Ukraine has reportedly been creating chaos at airports. Alarmingly, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has only called for a three-day ceasefire in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing for more than three years, causing Kyiv to dismiss it as a propaganda stunt.
Despite the intended security benefits, this move may cause inconvenience for city residents. Many services, such as ATMs and online store deliveries, rely on the internet and could potentially cease functioning during these periods. But remember, the Kremlin is aiming to ensure public safety during this historic occasion. Cheers to a day of celebration—and maybe some offline bonding!
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[1] Source: ntv.de, mpa/dpa[2] Additional Insight: The shutdown affected not only connectivity but also services reliant on it, causing a temporary disruption of ATM and online store deliveries.[3] Note: The base article has been revised for clarity, readability, and originality while preserving its essence.[4] Further Information: leading up to the events, residents of Moscow had already experienced intermittent disruptions in mobile internet from major telecom providers, as part of the preparations for the celebrations.
- The Kremlin, in light of the upcoming anniversary celebrations, has announced restrictive measures on Moscow's digital life, which may lead to temporary internet disruptions from May 7 to May 9.
- Dmitri Peskow, the spokesperson for the Kremlin, clarified that this restriction in the work of mobile internet is not a disruption, but a preventive security measure, considering Russia's dangerous neighborhood.
- Residents of Moscow have reported temporary mobile internet outages in the days leading up to the celebrations, causing concern as the city prepares to host numerous heads of state, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- In the past, Russia has implemented similar mobile internet shutdowns during times of military conflict, as seen in the Crimean Peninsula annexation in 2014.
