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August 25, 2026
Putin Authorizes State Control of Vulnerable Infrastructure Amid Drone Threats
- Putin's decree targets private infrastructure like online retail warehouses and energy facilities.
- The state can take over operations if facilities are judged poorly protected or slow to repair after attacks.
- This move comes as Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Russian logistics centers.
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- Ukraine-Russia war live: Putin passes law to seize retail warehouses if they face Ukrainian drone attackAug 25, 2026 at 5:33 AM · Independent
- Ukraine is targeting Russia’s retail giants. Ozon is the next economic pressure pointAug 25, 2026 at 10:20 AM · CNBC