Zelenskyy revealed the reasons for blocking social networks in Russia
Kyiv • UNN
Russia is restricting social media to prevent riots due to a possible large-scale mobilization. The president suggests preparations for an offensive against Ukraine or the Baltic states.
Russia is restricting access to social networks to prevent riots due to the announcement of general mobilization for a renewed major offensive against Ukraine or an attack on one of the Baltic countries. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this on the air of the telethon, reports UNN.
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According to him, Russia is restricting access to social networks not to limit criticism of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
What could cause riots in the northern neighbor? In my opinion, several things or options. First of all, general mobilization. A large mobilization in Russia. This is the mobilization of people from central cities, including Moscow, and certainly St. Petersburg.
Another option he named was the possibility of a parallel offensive with smaller forces on one of the Baltic countries.
"Option "B" - to have fewer expenses and less effort, and to make a separate offensive where fewer combat forces can be used, because this or that Baltic state, for example, is not ready for strong confrontation," the President explained.
Recall
The Russian internet watchdog announced that it is slowing down the Telegram messenger due to alleged violations of Russian law. This happened amid Moscow's attempts to force Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service.
Earlier, Russian authorities effectively blocked the WhatsApp messenger, making access impossible without complex workarounds.