Putin orders private data centres to set aside 10% of capacity to support IT infrastructure

Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted a decree mandating private data centers in the nation to reserve a minimum of 10% of their capacity for state purposes. The reserved space will be utilized "if necessary to support the operation of information resources," a decision that will be determined by a government commission. The decree also permits the commission, with the Federal Security Service's approval, to authorize the use of data centers located outside Russia.

Putin signed the decree, stating it is a response to "urgent measures in reaction to unfriendly actions by certain foreign states." It came into effect, and data center operators have ten days to adhere to the provisions. In October, Ukrainian drones targeted data centers belonging to three Russian firms—Yandex, Sber, and VK. Furthermore, Russian forces had previously attacked data centers in Ukraine.