Martin Hart

Mobile internet in Russia is becoming increasingly restricted. This is happening even in major cities - Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Social media platforms are being shut down, and Telegram is being slowed. Russians are being pushed onto the state-controlled platform MAX, which is under full government control. Why is the Kremlin lowering an iron curtain now? There are no mass protests, the opposition is silent, and everything remains strictly controlled. One possible reason why Russia is now building a digital concentration camp and restricting the internet is a future mobilization. Through the war in Iran, Russia has received extra oil revenue and feels more confident. But it understands that this situation may change. Russia also has no significant successes on the front. Each month, Ukrainians continue to kill increasing numbers of Russian soldiers. To replenish cannon fodder, it is highly likely that Putin may take the unpopular decision to start a mobilization. As a result, emigration sentiments are already increasing in Russia, because Russians have a fair sense that the iron curtain will be lowered completely. Europe must be extremely vigilant and strengthen border controls, as many Wagner mercenaries, FSB agents, and sleeper cells may attempt to enter. And in general, this rule always applies: the more oil money Russia has, the more it wants to wage war. 📹: Russians are making comical Reels about the lack of internet.

❗️The EU summit failed to lift the veto on the 20th sanctions package against Russia and plans to allocate a €90 billion loan to Kyiv. The document was supported by 25 of the 27 EU member states - all except Hungary and Slovakia. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever stated before the summit that the EU has a "Plan B" in case Orbán blocks aid to Ukraine – but he said disclosing details publicly would be "unwise." It is reported that European leaders spent a lot of time trying to persuade PMs Orbán and Fico to change their minds.

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