Stories from Moscow · Russia

Authorities in the Moscow region have begun restricting home internet access using white-lists. Internet users in Russia are reporting restricted access to social media and various websites. The provider 'Vsem Wi-Fi' stated that since Friday, only sites on the Ministry of Digital Development's approved list have been accessible. This list includes government portals, Russian social networks, marketplaces, and banks. Technical support for 'Vsem Wi-Fi' acknowledged that the disruptions may be linked to new operational restrictions. Russian sources suggest that recent internet connectivity issues may be linked to new restrictions on service functionality. Russia is implementing a 'white list' system designed to restrict internet operation only to authorized resources.

Hundreds of users in the Moscow region are experiencing mass home internet outages, with Wi-Fi connectivity failing entirely. Specialists are working at the site where debris from destroyed aircraft fell. The aircraft were reportedly destroyed by air defense systems. Mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow caused approximately 5 billion rubles in damages to businesses over a five-day period in March. Delivery services, taxi companies, vending machine operators, and small catering or retail businesses without wired internet connections were most affected. The president of the Fitness Industry Operators Association noted that the financial loss does not include the negative impact on customer sentiment. The Federal Tax Service reportedly views the current trend with concern. Moscow experienced a 4.5-hour total outage of mobile internet and SMS messaging services.

Experts estimate that more than 1,230,000 people living with HIV are currently in Russia. The number of individuals living with HIV in Russia has surpassed 1.2 million.

Travelers arriving in Russia are tracked via ubiquitous closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems. Information gathered from plane reservations and inspections is also collected. CIA analysis of Putin's actions is strengthened by this intelligence.

A former Marine's arrest in Russia is compared to the character Victor Bout, who was an arms trader. Bout's actions are described as the model for a character in the film 'God of War'. Putin is seen as seizing people to use for exchanges.

Social media outages are affecting subscribers of the 7WiFi provider, with only certain websites accessible since Friday. This issue is not isolated to a single provider. One source indicated that the outages might be related to the resumption of military conflict with the United States. Reports from Russia indicate that people are complaining on social media, with the 'army of strong power supporters' described as tired.

Journalistic investigations have uncovered documents suggesting a Moscow-based university is involved in training operatives for Russian military intelligence. The training reportedly covers hacking and election meddling techniques.

Artem Davlatov, the Deputy Chairman of WebRF, has been placed under house arrest. The decision concerns a member of the board of directors of the corporation, according to the report.

The Russian government has approved several bills aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets. The Russian government commission approved a draft project to regulate digital currency operations.

Certain viral infections are contagious and spread through oral, anal, and genital routes. Transmission can also occur through close contact with infected individuals. The virus does not enter the bloodstream and does not cause severe pathologies like COVID-19.