Event Brief
Russians turn to cash as internet blackouts disrupt payments
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: The Kremlin says mobile internet outages are aimed at countering threats from Ukrainian drone attacks, pushing Russians toward cash.
WHO: The Kremlin
WHAT: Frequent mobile internet outages are undermining digital payments, driving a shift to cash.
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 6:13 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The Kremlin says the outages are aimed at countering the threat of Ukrainian drone attacks.
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