Russia says internet outages to last as long as ‘necessary’
Moscow: Mobile internet outages in Russia will last as long as “necessary” to ensure citizens’ safety, the Kremlin said Wednesday, after network disruptions were recorded in Moscow and other Russian cities.
It is the latest in a string of curbs imposed by the Russian authorities on internet access, after Moscow ordered restrictions on messaging apps WhatsApp, owned by US social media giant Meta, and Telegram.
Russia cited the need to combat criminal activity and has been pushing state-backed Russian rival Max instead. But Kremlin critics say it is an attempt to bolster surveillance online.
