# Novak says Russian refineries better protected than those in UAE

https://mins.news/en/item/41847

- TASS, 2026-09-02 10:53 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2181179

> Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the country’s oil refineries are better protected than those in the UAE because security measures are based on a stricter threat model. He added that protection is costly for oil companies, but refinery shutdowns would cause far greater losses.

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