Past

Regional shutdown

Mobile Internet Services

Moscow

The BBC Russian Service has reportedly obtained a letter that indicates Moscow law enforcement officials ordered cellular Internet services to be shut down during last Saturday’s protest for free elections

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Local impact

The BBC Russian Service has reportedly obtained a letter that indicates Moscow law enforcement officials ordered cellular Internet services to be shut down during last Saturday’s protest for free elections

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