Russia says it will cut off parts of the country's internet during its Victory Day celebrations

Business Insider ^ | 5/8/2025 | Tom Porter

[marcusmaximus]

Russia will restrict internet access across several regions, including Moscow, during its May 9 Victory Day celebrations this year, as the Kremlin imposes ever-tighter controls over its population.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday that mobile internet restrictions would be in place in several regions while foreign leaders are in Moscow for the celebrations marking the surrender of Nazi Germany in World War II.

Peskov said the restrictions are because Russia has "dangerous neighbors."

"These are not disruptions, but restrictions for obvious reasons," he said. "We want the glorious Victory Day to be celebrated at the appropriate level."

[Skywise]

Propaganda aside, I think it’s prudent on the part of Russia to do this, knowing that the Zeepers are live-streaming for drone targeting.

[hoagy62]

I was wondering why they do that , and then I saw this part of your reply...

knowing that the Zeepers are live-streaming for drone targeting.

Now it makes sense!

[CatHerd]

What a load of silly propaganda.

“As the Kremlin imposes ever-tighter controls over its population” indeed. Only mobile devices are affected, and only where Ukrainian saboteurs might lurk to strike the parades and celebrations. A one day security measure affecting only mobile devices in certain limited areas after Ukrainian threats.

But they try to make it sound all totalitarian and evil.

[Dr. Franklin]

Totalitarian regimes fear the Internet and have cut off switches to shut it down in times of crisis. Only the official Pravda broadcast will be permitted by Putin in his quest to reestablish the Soviet Union.