Russian state company Rosseti spent over 3 billion rubles on drone defense systems, Meduza reports
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Russian state company Rosseti and its subsidiaries have spent over 3 billion rubles on drone defense systems, according to Novaya Gazeta Europe. In August 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order allowing temporary management of critical infrastructure if owners fail to protect against drone threats, Novaya Gazeta Europe reports. The order also allows for the confiscation of critical infrastructure companies that do not invest in drone protection, according to Novaya Gazeta Europe.
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Novaya Gazeta Europe states: In August 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order allowing temporary management of critical infrastructure if owners fail to protect against drone threats.
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Novaya Gazeta Europe states: Russian state company Rosseti and its subsidiaries have spent over 3 billion rubles on drone defense systems.
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