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Putin Orders Internet Stay On by July After Blackout

6/6/2026

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President Vladimir Putin ordered the government and the Federal Security Service (FSB) to keep internet services operating, with a July 1 deadline.
The FSB’s technical service told mobile operators to shut base stations, leading to a nineteen-day Moscow blackout in March 2026.
Polls recorded confidence falling from 71% to 55% in April 2026, with Levada Center 86%->79% and VTsIOM 75%->65%.
Deputy Speaker Vladislav Davankov (New People) launched a petition against the shutdowns.

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President Vladimir Putin ordered the government and the Federal Security Service (FSB) to keep internet services operating, with a July 1 deadline.
The FSB’s technical service told mobile operators to shut base stations, leading to a nineteen-day Moscow blackout in March 2026.
Polls recorded confidence falling from 71% to 55% in April 2026, with Levada Center 86%->79% and VTsIOM 75%->65%.
Deputy Speaker Vladislav Davankov (New People) launched a petition against the shutdowns.