Putin mandates continuous access to essential internet services during restrictions
Putin orders uninterrupted access to key services even during internet restrictions
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed the government and Federal Security Service (FSB) to guarantee uninterrupted access to critical internet services, including healthcare and payment systems, even during security-related internet restrictions. A report is due by July 1.
- 01Putin's instruction came after a cabinet meeting on June 1.
- 02The government and FSB must ensure access to key services like healthcare and payment systems.
- 03A report on the implementation of these measures is expected by July 1.
- 04The directive aims to maintain public access during internet and telecommunications restrictions.
- 05Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov are responsible for the report.
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On June 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the government and the Federal Security Service (FSB) to ensure that key internet services remain accessible to the public, even during periods of internet restrictions imposed for security reasons. This directive focuses on maintaining the operation of essential services such as healthcare systems, the 'Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services', and payment systems. Putin has set a deadline of July 1 for the government and FSB to report on their progress in ensuring uninterrupted access to these services during internet disruptions. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov are tasked with delivering this report to the president.
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Public access to essential services will be maintained even during internet restrictions, potentially affecting millions of Russians.
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