Putin Decree Allows State Control Over Damaged Infrastructure

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the state to assume temporary control of critical infrastructure facilities. This measure applies to privately owned sites that experience damage from Ukrainian drone attacks or whose owners do not rebuild them after such incidents.

The decree outlines conditions for state intervention. Authorities can take over operations if private owners do not adequately protect their facilities against drone attacks. The state can also step in when owners do not reconstruct damaged infrastructure.

This new directive affects a range of critical facilities. These include energy installations, transportation hubs, and other key infrastructure points. The government will implement the decree during the period of damage and restoration, as outlined in the official document.