Putin allows temporary control of critical infrastructure after drone attacks
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing critical infrastructure facilities to be placed under temporary management if their owners fail to provide adequate security, Russian propaganda agency Interfax reported on Aug. 24.
Vladimir Putin has authorized temporary management of critical infrastructure facilities in Russia if owners fall short of providing adequate security, according to Interfax. The decree, titled Measures to Ensure the Security of Critical Infrastructure Facilities of the Russian Federation, permits the government to step in under several circumstances, such as ineffective countermeasures against drone attacks and delays in restoring operations following damage.
The decree could cover sectors like fuel and energy, industry, communications, transportation, logistics, and energy, including nuclear sites, and other vital locations for Russia's economic stability and security. The Russian government may appoint the Federal Agency for State Property Management or another entity to manage the assets.
By default, the Federal Agency for State Property Management will serve as the temporary manager. The government may finance temporary management with income generated from the transferred property. Putin, who maintains his "concept of victory," acknowledges mounting economic hardship for Russian society, including residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Ukrainian drone strikes have reportedly reduced Russia's oil-refining capacity by 25-30% and lowered production of mineral fertilizers and chemical products.
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