Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing the state to impose temporary control over privately owned businesses and facilities if authorities determine that they have failed to adequately protect their sites from Ukrainian drone attacks. The decree took effect immediately and applies to businesses considered important to Russia's security, economy and public livelihood.
The measure covers facilities linked to fuel and energy, industry, communications, nuclear energy, utilities, transport and logistics. Under the new rules, authorities can impose temporary state control if a company fails to implement required security measures, violates security regulations or uses protective measures that officials consider ineffective.
A presidential order is sufficient for the state to assume temporary control, without requiring a court order, according to reports. The decree has raised concerns among lawyers and analysts over the potential impact on private ownership and management. Political analyst Abbas Gallyamov described the measure as a form of "hybrid nationalisation", arguing that companies could face state intervention after being targeted by drones.
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The decree comes as Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy, industrial and logistics facilities have increased. Financial Times calculations cited by Euronews indicated that Russian oil refineries were struck at least 194 times by Ukrainian drones during the first six months of 2026, significantly higher than the number recorded during the same period in 2025.
The Kremlin has also been seeking greater responsibility from companies for protecting their own infrastructure. Three days before Putin signed the decree, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak asked oil companies to adjust refinery maintenance schedules. Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, described the latest measure as an effort to push businesses to spend their own resources on security rather than relying entirely on the state.
The new rules could have significant implications for companies operating critical infrastructure if attacks continue. Warehouses belonging to Wildberries and logistics facilities operated by Ozon have also been targeted in recent weeks. Against the backdrop of intensifying attacks and the wider Russia-Ukraine conflict, the decree gives Russian authorities broader powers to intervene in privately owned facilities deemed strategically important.
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