President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the Russian state to temporarily take control of critical facilities that are deemed insufficiently protected against Ukrainian attacks. The measure targets energy sites, logistics hubs and major retailers such as Wildberries and Ozon, as Kyiv’s drone campaign intensifies.

  • Decree permits state takeover of insecure assets
  • Applies to energy, transport, communications and major retailers
  • Aims to speed repairs amid Ukraine’s relentless drone strikes

President Vladimir Putin signed a new decree that gives the Russian government the authority to temporarily assume control of critical infrastructure deemed insufficiently protected from Ukrainian attacks. The move is presented as a safeguard for national security and economic stability.

Decree Details

Under the decree, if a facility is judged to be inadequately secured or slow to repair damage, physical and financial ownership can be transferred to the Federal Agency for State Property Management or another designated body. The agency will then be responsible for safety and may conduct an inventory of assets.

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Scope of the Order

The legislation covers fuel and energy plants—including nuclear power—industry, communications, transport, logistics, public utilities and any other assets considered essential to state security and economic stability.

Impact on Major Retailers

Ukraine has already struck at least two dozen warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, and hit logistics hubs of Ozon, the country’s second‑largest e‑commerce platform. These attacks have crippled storage capacity and caused billions of dollars in damage.

Strategic Context

Since the full‑scale invasion began in February 2022, the front lines have stalled, shifting the war toward drone and missile strikes. Kyiv’s long‑range drones have repeatedly targeted Russia’s energy infrastructure, creating fuel shortages and amplifying public discontent amid five years of sanctions.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the seizure policy could reshape Russia’s internal logistics and signal a new level of state intervention in private assets.

"State takeovers risk slowing economic recovery while attempting to harden critical infrastructure," says Dr. Elena Smirnova, senior security analyst at the Moscow Institute of International Studies.
Did You Know?: Wildberries processes more than 100 million orders each year, making it a key logistics hub for Russian e‑commerce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which facilities can be seized under the new decree?
A: Any asset classified as critical—energy plants, transport hubs, communications networks, public utilities and large private logistics centres—if deemed insufficiently protected.

Q2: What are the expected economic consequences?
A: Short‑term disruptions are likely, but the government hopes centralized control will accelerate repairs and reduce fuel shortages.