Kremlin rules out compensation for business losses from internet outages
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Updated · Meduza · May 7
Kremlin rules out compensation for business losses from internet outages
9 articles · Updated · Meduza · May 7
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said support measures were not under consideration as Moscow imposed mobile internet, SMS and some communications restrictions around Victory Day events.
He said the curbs comply with existing law and are necessary to protect citizens, calling safety the absolute priority.
Users in Moscow and St Petersburg reported disruptions on May 5; authorities later restored access in Moscow, but the Digital Development Ministry said mobile internet would be restricted again on May 9.
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