Putin signs decree allowing state takeover of Russian infrastructure whose owners fail to protect it from drone attacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing the authorities to place critical infrastructure facilities under temporary management when their owners fail to protect them from security threats, including Ukrainian drone attacks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree granting authorities the power to temporarily manage critical infrastructure sites if their owners do not safeguard them against threats, such as Ukrainian drone attacks. These "critical infrastructure facilities" encompass areas in the fuel and energy sector, electric power, industry, communications, utility, transportation, and logistics. The decree also includes any other facilities deemed vital to Russia's security and economic stability.
If owners fail to implement security measures, violate authorities' requirements, pose a threat to the facility's security, or refuse to restore a damaged facility, the government can assign a temporary administrator. This administrator will be Rosimushchestvo, Russia's federal property management agency, or another party designated by the government.
The administrator will have the rights to the facility owner's real estate, securities, and other property, with the facility's upkeep funded by the revenue generated from its use.
The decree, now in effect, comes following repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil industry sites and logistics centers belonging to the online marketplaces Wildberries and Ozon.
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