{"id":1326281,"date":"2026-03-13T17:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/?p=1326281"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:45:25","slug":"kremlin-tightens-internet-censorship-to-prevent-unrest-over-reserve-mobilization-isw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/kremlin-tightens-internet-censorship-to-prevent-unrest-over-reserve-mobilization-isw\/","title":{"rendered":"Kremlin Tightens Internet Censorship to Prevent Unrest Over Reserve Mobilization \u2013 ISW"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Institute for the Study of War<\/a> says the Kremlin is increasing control over Russia\u2019s information space and restricting internet access in an effort to prevent domestic unrest and protect the regime ahead of potentially unpopular decisions,\u00a0UATV English<\/a>\u00a0reports.<\/p>\n

According to the report, Russian authorities have limited access to mobile internet in Moscow since March 5. By March 12, internet access \u2014 including mobile connections \u2014 had been cut for a second consecutive day inside the building of the State Duma.<\/p>\n

Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said the connectivity problems were related to \u201cstate security\u201d considerations.<\/p>\n

Analysts also noted that the Kremlin continues signaling its intention to further restrict the messaging platform Telegram.<\/p>\n

According to ISW, the expanding censorship campaign likely aims to suppress internal opposition and shield the government ahead of possible new reserve mobilizations<\/strong>, particularly before parliamentary elections scheduled for September 2026.<\/p>\n

Experts say the measures include pushing Russians toward state-controlled digital platforms, such as the messaging app Max, jailing dissenters, and limiting access to foreign online services.<\/p>\n

The analysts argue that the growing restrictions may indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not fully confident in the stability of his regime.<\/p>\n

ISW also suggested the Kremlin may continue expanding physical and social control over Russia\u2019s internet infrastructure, possibly as part of preparations for a future confrontation with NATO.<\/p>\n

Earlier, Russia\u2019s internet regulator Roskomnadzor began blocking voice calls in Telegram and WhatsApp in Russia last August.<\/p>\n

Roskomnadzor later announced plans for further restrictions on Telegram, claiming the platform does not comply with Russian legislation. Reports suggest the service could be fully blocked in Russia starting April 1.<\/p>\n

Amid widespread internet outages in Moscow, sales of alternative communication tools \u2014 including pagers, radios, and landline phones \u2014 have reportedly increased significantly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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