Putin Orders Key Services to Remain Operational During Internet Outages

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his government and the Federal Security Service (FSB) to ensure critical healthcare, information, and payment services continue functioning even when internet access is restricted or cut off. Putin has also introduced a new regime for network control, effectively expanding state oversight of internet infrastructure. The directive appears designed to maintain essential services during potential internet disruptions while strengthening the government's ability to control digital communications. Russia has previously implemented internet restrictions during periods of domestic unrest and international tensions, and this order suggests preparations for more extensive digital control measures.