Moscow's Internet Shutdown: More than Just an Anniversary Celebration
Moscow currently not accessible online, due to reasonably viable circumstances, as stated by Peskov.
Get ready, Muscovites! The city's internet may be experiencing some hiccups until Saturday due to the upcoming anniversary celebrations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskow has announced temporary mobile internet restrictions during state guests' visit for the 77th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany.
He swiftly dismissed the claims of "disruption," stating, "This is not disruption. This is a restriction in the work of mobile internet - for understandable reasons." He went on to emphasize that we should acknowledge the "dangerous neighborhood" we live in. Some reports suggest this could be a nod to preventive measures seen in other regions, like the Crimea peninsula, where Ukraine's drone attacks on mobile networks have become standard practice [1][2].
Talking about the actual celebrations, Russia is organizing a military parade on Red Square on May 9. The guest list includes notable figures such as Chinese President and Party leader Xi Jinping. Amidst these celebrations, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day ceasefire in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine - a move Kyiv criticizes as a staged performance.
Interestingly, Moscow's internet shutdowns during significant events go beyond mere security concerns. They are an integral part of broader strategies to mitigate the use of communication technologies in hybrid warfare scenarios [3]. These shutdowns can cause widespread disruptions in services that rely on mobile internet [2], leading to public inconvenience, economic losses, and even chaos in civil aviation due to drone attacks [1].
So, while we celebrate the victory over Nazi Germany, remember that Moscow is more than just a city; it's a hub teeming with digital activity. And as we continue to evolve in the digital age, the balance between security and public access becomes increasingly important.
Sources: ntv.de, mpa/dpa, [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]
Keywords: Kremlin, Moscow, Internet shutdowns, Internet usage, Russia, Military, Dmitri Peskow, State visits.
Interesting Facts:
- Moscow periodically shuts down internet services during state visits or significant events for several key reasons, primarily centered around security and safety concerns.
- The shutdowns can cause widespread disruptions in services, lead to public inconvenience, economic losses, and even chaos in civil aviation.
- These internet shutdowns are part of broader strategies to mitigate the use of communication technologies in hybrid warfare scenarios.
- The community policy in Moscow includes temporary restrictions on mobile internet during significant events, as announced by Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskow.
- The Kremlin's employment policy involves strategizing to mitigate the use of communication technologies in hybrid warfare scenarios, as seen in the city's periodic internet shutdowns.
- The employment policy of Moscow's organizers includes managing logistics and security for events like military parades, as demonstrated by the preparations for the anniversary celebration of victory over Nazi Germany.
- The politics surrounding the internet in Moscow extend beyond the city to other regions, such as the Crimea peninsula, where the disruption of mobile networks has become a standard practice, as evident in Ukraine's drone attacks.
