# Russia may require data centers to disconnect ‘non-priority clients’ to keep whitelisted services running

https://mins.news/en/item/136857

- Meduza, 2026-11-10 08:08 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/10/russian-data-center-operators-to-be-required-to-disconnect-non-priority-clients-to-keep-whitelisted-services-running

> Russia’s Digital Development Ministry has proposed requiring data center operators to disconnect existing clients if needed to meet a 10% capacity reserve for government needs ordered by Vladimir Putin. The reserved capacity would serve “white-listed” services, with operators required to respond to requests within 24 hours. Failure to comply could lead to temporary management.

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