Putin speaks, the internet goes down. The gas summit has cut off the network for residents of Moscow

Residents of Moscow have reported significant drops in mobile internet speeds, attributed to government-imposed restrictions during major events. The Russian Ministry of Digital Development cited security concerns as the reason for these outages, which have become more frequent since May 2025. The economic impact is severe, with estimates suggesting daily losses of one billion rubles. Meanwhile, Russia is forming an energy alliance with several countries, but only Qatar holds a significant position in the global gas market. The Kremlin is banking on political shifts, particularly with hopes tied to Donald Trump, to regain influence in energy markets.