MOSCOW, March 10 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Tuesday said that recent instances of mobile internet being turned off in Moscow and other major cities were aimed at ensuring security and were in
Kremlin Confirms Moscow Mobile Internet Outages for Security Compliance
Mobile Internet Restrictions and Security Measures in Moscow
MOSCOW, March 10 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Tuesday said that recent instances of mobile internet being turned off in Moscow and other major cities were aimed at ensuring security and were in accordance with the law.
Kremlin's Official Statement
In a call with reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "All disconnections and communication restrictions are carried out in strict compliance with current legislation."
Security Justifications
"This is all related to the need to ensure security," he added.
Impact on Businesses and Proposed Solutions
Peskov said that the impact of the move on businesses needed additional analysis, and that solutions to their problems would be proposed.
Communication Issues During Official Calls
Disruptions During High-Level Calls
On a call with reporters on Monday after Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov's connection cut out at least three times, Reuters reporters on the call said.
Government Actions Against Messaging Apps
Blocking of Telegram and WhatsApp
In recent weeks, the Kremlin has moved to block messenger apps Telegram and WhatsApp, promoting the state-backed service MAX, which critics say is not secure.
Criticism of State-Backed Services
(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov, Writing by Felix Light; Editing by Mark Trevelyan/Guy Faulconbridge)
