Putin Decree Enables State Seizure of Private Infrastructure After Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the Russian state to temporarily seize control of critical infrastructure if private owners fail to protect it from Ukrainian attacks. The measure targets fuel, energy, logistics, and communications sectors, transferring ownership rights to the Federal Agency for State Property Management. This follows a surge in Ukrainian drone strikes that have damaged major refineries and e-commerce hubs, causing fuel shortages and economic strain across Russia.