Putin Allows Temporary Government Control of Firms Vulnerable to Drone Attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree allowing the state to temporarily take control of critical infrastructure if private owners fail to protect facilities from Ukrainian drone attacks or rebuild them afterward. The measure covers energy, industrial, communications, transportation, and logistics sectors. Officials say it does not amount to nationalization, but permits targeted state management to address security problems. Analysts believe the policy is intended to pressure companies into funding defenses and repairs as attacks continue to disrupt infrastructure.