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TexasTowelie

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Fri Oct 31, 2025, 09:19 PM Friday

Russia Shuts Down The Internet - Joe Blogs [View all]



Russia is shutting down the internet — not just censoring it, but turning it off. Hundreds of regions are now facing mobile and internet blackouts every month, cutting off payments, deliveries, and communication for millions of people.

The Kremlin says these shutdowns are for “security reasons” — to stop drones and protect military sites — but the real story is much deeper.

Each blackout costs billions, crippling e-commerce, banking, and remote work. Russia’s digital economy is collapsing under its own control.

In this video, I break down:

• How the Russian internet shutdowns are being enforced
• Which regions are affected and why
• The economic damage this is causing every month
• How cutting off information is also cutting off growth
• Why this may be Russia’s biggest long-term mistake yet

For specific details please check out the CHAPTER list below.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:30 CONTROL
2:53 WHEN
3:46 WHERE
5:06 ECONOMY
9:06 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
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