The President of Russia commented on the restriction of mobile internet operation in major cities.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the internet outages observed in the country are being implemented for security reasons. Reuters reported this.

 

It was reported that he acknowledged the existence of internet-related problems in major cities during a government meeting. According to the President, such situations are not typical but are occurring in some cases.

 

Putin emphasized that internet restrictions may be linked to operational measures aimed at preventing terrorist attacks. According to him, in such situations, priority is given to ensuring the safety of the population.

 

At the same time, he noted that law enforcement agencies must ensure the uninterrupted operation of essential services and apply effective approaches to solving problems.

 

It was noted that last month, mobile internet was shut down in Moscow for nearly three weeks. Additionally, internet access is being temporarily restricted in other regions. These measures are explained by the risk of Ukraine using the internet to control drone attacks.

 

The internet outages are being criticized by business representatives, officials, and citizens. They express dissatisfaction with disruptions in banking, transportation, and other daily services.

 

According to a source close to the Kremlin, some high-ranking officials and bankers have appealed to ease the internet restrictions.

 

Putin stated that providing advance notice about internet outages could be harmful. He emphasized that this might allow criminals to adapt their actions.

 

The President noted the need to strengthen cooperation between security and civilian agencies and to develop a mechanism to ensure the uninterrupted operation of essential services.

 

According to independent political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya, Putin's statement implies a justification for the internet outages, but the public should be given a better explanation about this.