# Putin decree allows state control of companies that fail to stop Ukrainian drones

https://mins.news/en/item/32198

- Meduza, 2026-08-25 19:10 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/08/25/here-s-what-we-know-about-putin-s-decree-empowering-the-russian-state-to-take-control-of-companies-that-fail-to-stop-ukrainian-drones

> A decree signed by Vladimir Putin allows Russian authorities, from August 24, to place critical infrastructure under temporary state management when owners are deemed to have failed to secure it against threats including Ukrainian drone attacks. The measure covers broad sectors, sets no time limit, and gives officials wide discretion, while experts say its vague requirements leave businesses legally uncertain.

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