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Putin allows Russia to take control of infrastructure deemed vulnerable to drone attacks

  • Putin authorised the state to temporarily take over critically important infrastructure deemed poorly protected against Ukrainian drone attacks and other threats.
  • The state can assume physical and financial assets and management rights to speed repairs and bolster security, though officials say it is not nationalisation.
  • The measure follows recent strikes on oil refineries and major online retailers’ warehouses (Wildberries, Ozon) and accompanies a government rebuilding programme.
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