"Shutting down the net in the name of peace" - Peskov justifies MoscoW's temporary internet blackout
Moscow temporarily disconnected for "reasonably comprehensible grounds"
The vibrant heart of Russia, Moscow, is gearing up for the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany, welcoming numerous state dignitaries. To ensure a safe and secure celebration, Moscow is taking a drastic measure - pulling the plug on the internet.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov casually mentioned that proactive internet restrictions might be in play during the upcoming Victory Day festivities. This isn't about disruption, he insisted, but a necessary limitation to mobile internet usage for "understandable reasons." He refused to elaborate further, but hinted at potential security risks in the dicey global political landscape.
The internet hiccup has been causing a fuss among Moscow residents who have been experiencing temporary mobile internet outages lately. These issues have been escalating, leaving many worried and annoyed.
A similar scenario unfolded during the Crimean Peninsula's kerfuffle in 2014, where mobile internet shutdowns during Ukrainian army attacks became a standard practice. Duma deputy Anton Nemkin explained this as a prudent element of preventive defense, likening the upcoming Moscow event to the reoccurring Crimean crisis.
Russia's party will mark the 80th anniversary of victory over the Nazi regime with a grand military parade on Red Square on May 9. Recently, Ukraine's alleged attacks on Russian targets have multiplied, causing chaos at airports such as drone swoops. With state guests including Chinese President Xi Jinping, security concerns are running high.
To add to the intrigue, Vladimir Putin has called for a ceasefire during the Moscow parade, albeit a staged three-day lull in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Kyiv expressed skepticism about this sudden gesture of conciliatory goodwill, criticizing it as mere grandstanding.
[1] ntv.de[2] mpa/dpa[3] Reuters[4] The Washington Post[5] The New York Times
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- Despite the concerns about internet disruptions during the upcoming state visits in Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov has justified the temporary internet blackout as a necessitated measure for internet safety.
- In a similar fashion to the Crimean Peninsula's history of mobile internet shutdowns during times of crisis, the ongoing issues in Ukraine, such as drone attacks on Russian airports, appear to have prompted Moscow to consider such measures.
- In light of the heightened security concerns due to the influx of state dignitaries for the 80th anniversary of Russia's victory over Nazi Germany in Moscow, employment of community and employment policies might be enacted to maintain order and ensure a smooth event.
- Though the Kremlin hasn't provided details on the specific employment policies to be implemented, there's a likelihood that they may involve security personnel and emergency response teams, given the global political landscape and potential threats.
