Mobile internet access in central Moscow could be restricted from October 27 to 29, Russia’s Digital Development Ministry said.
The restrictions are planned inside the Third Ring Road during the day, starting at 11:30 a.m. on October 27 and 28 and at 9:30 a.m. on October 29.
The ministry said the restrictions were needed to ensure security during the Russia-Africa summit and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit.
Websites exempt from the restrictions, voice calls, and Wi-Fi will remain available in Moscow on those days, the ministry said.
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum will take place in Moscow on October 27, followed by the Russia-Africa summit on October 28 and 29.
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov previously said that 22 African leaders would attend the Russia-Africa summit. The presidents of Iran and Equatorial Guinea and the emir of Qatar will attend the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
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