Putin details internet outage policy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly defended the practice of imposing internet outages in major cities, stating they are sometimes related to preventing terrorist threats. He acknowledged that residents, including those in megacities, face outages, but argued that widespread public notification of such restrictions could damage security operations. The President emphasized that after communication restrictions are lifted, people should be informed about the reasons for the disruption. This statement clarifies the Kremlin's official rationale for a recurring and disruptive policy affecting urban centers.