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Moscow Internet Blackout: Russia Accelerates Digital Lockdown Under Cover of Security
Since early March, Moscow has suffered massive mobile internet outages affecting all four major carriers. The Kremlin justifies the blackouts with the Ukrainian drone threat, but analysts see an acceleration of digital control. Economic losses exceed $38-63 million in five days, while a February 2026 law gives the FSB power to cut communications nationwide.
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