# Putin orders Russian data centers to reserve capacity for state IT infrastructure

https://mins.news/en/item/126328

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-11-03 00:42 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/putin-orders-russian-data-centers-to-reserve-capacity-to-assist-state-it-infrastructure/

> Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Nov. 2 requiring data centers in Russia to reserve 10% of their capacity for state IT infrastructure. A newly established government commission can claim the reserved capacity, which must be made available within 24 hours of notification.

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