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Russiaabout 4 hours ago·Escalating·CRITICAL 85

Putin’s Internet Blackout: A Chaotic Drive to Cut Off Russians From the World

The measures reflect an authoritarian tightening of grip on society, potentially leading to domestic instability.

President Vladimir Putin is intensifying efforts to control communications within Russia, implementing new outages and blockages. This move marks a significant escalation in the Kremlin's approach to suppressing free speech and information access.
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Humanitarian55
Economic60
Security80
Political90
Confidence 51/100 — moderate corroboration

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