US EditionRussians Search for Escape as Moscow Internet Blackouts Send Residents Back to Pagers and Paper Maps
The Kremlin's mobile internet restrictions in Moscow, justified by security concerns related to the Ukraine war, caused estimated losses of $38 million to $63 million for local businesses in five days.
8 Articles
8 Articles
The Kremlin continues to block mobile networks in Moscow, which has led to a sharp increase in sales of pagers and city maps, while more and more Russians are looking for ways to leave the country.
Moscow dials up censorship with new ‘whitelist’ system
Even though it has long been known that Russia has engaged in censorship of its citizens, recent experiments in Moscow are raising fears that the Russian government is augmenting its information blockade. This new era of censorship, which involves blacking out internet communications other than approved websites, has raised concerns both in Russia and among outside observers. ‘Severely limit what people can see’Throughout March, people in Moscow…
Internet Blackouts in Russia Trigger Surge in Migration Searches Nationwide
Russians are increasingly looking for ways to leave the country as mobile internet blackouts and economic instability worsen. Data from Google Trends shows a significant rise in migration-related searches, reversing a downward trend that had been in place since early 2023, according to Verstka on March 19. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW Following the mobilization in September 2022, int…
Russia is talking about one of Ukraine's biggest drone attacks on Moscow this year. Unlike previous attacks, however, there is little evidence of such a major attack.
Moscow’s internet blackout does little to stop Ukrainian drones
Moscow authorities, without offering evidence, are telling residents that the city is facing its largest Ukrainian drone attack since the start of 2026 — with nearly 200 drones reportedly shot down over two days. That comes after mobile internet service in the city effectively stopped working — and in some places even regular wired internet was disrupted. Officials say the shutdowns are about security. For example, they say the restrictions are …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
