🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin pressures Russian businesses to pay for drone defences in Ukraine war
What happened
Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the introduction of "temporary management" at "critical infrastructure objects" that fail to protect themselves. This move follows an intensifying long-range drone campaign by Ukraine that has targeted commercial warehouses, setting them on fire and causing significant damage to Russia's refining capacity. Companies that fail to protect their assets may face state takeover.
Why it matters
The shift in responsibility may have significant implications for businesses operating in Russia, potentially impacting their operations and ownership. The move may also be a response to the economic impact of Ukraine's drone campaign on Russia's energy sector. The decree may be part of the Kremlin's efforts to mitigate the effects of the ongoing conflict.
Key facts
- Putin has signed a decree on introducing "temporary management" at "critical infrastructure objects". Companies that fail to protect their assets may face state takeover. Russia's refining capacity has been significantly damaged by Ukraine's drone campaign.
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