Kremlin shuts down internet to protect Russians from truth - In Liepāja we call such wind Thursday

Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov announced that internet disruptions in Russia will continue as long as necessary for citizen safety. This is about as believable as claiming that Liepāja wind blows only to help dry laundry.

"Ukraine is using increasingly sophisticated attack methods," Peskov explained, referring to Ukrainians sending messages through "Telegram." In Riga such a situation would be called "radical communication," but in Liepāja we know it as regular conversations at the Central Market.

"We care about our citizens," continued the Kremlin representative, "so we'll block their access to everything that might make them think." One Liepāja resident commented: "Well yes, just like we block windows when Liepāja wind blows - it's a legendary, uninvited guest in any season, but at least our wind doesn't carry propaganda."

The government encourages Russians to switch to the state platform "Max," which is about as popular as winter swimming in Liepāja lakes - theoretically possible, but practically only done by those who have no choice. Critics point out that these restrictions are a disguised censorship attempt, but in Liepāja we'll call it by its real name - fear that people might learn the truth.

The most bizarre thing is that "Telegram" continues to work at the front, because even the Kremlin understands - without communication, war is as impossible as Riga politicians visiting Liepāja without complaining about the wind.