Putin orders Russian data centers to reserve capacity to assist state IT infrastructure

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   Putin Orders Private Data Centers to Reserve Capacity for State

   Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree requiring private data center owners to set aside 10% of their available capacity and space to support state information infrastructure. Under the new regulations, a newly established government commission receives the authority to claim this reserved capacity, which must be made accessible within 24 hours of receiving state notification. The mandate aims to maintain the operation of critical digital resources amid ongoing security challenges. Operators of non-state server facilities face strict implementation deadlines and oversight under the government measures.

   Why it matters

   The state directive follows a series of drone attacks and security incidents targeting digital infrastructure inside Russia, prompting authorities to explore foreign data center options and hardened facilities like underground sites. Private server operators must now comply with strict government oversight to ensure state digital services remain resilient during attacks. The rapid 24-hour activation window highlights growing urgency within Moscow to secure failsafes for government networks.

   What is confirmed

   • President Vladimir Putin signed a decree requiring owners of private data centers to reserve 10% of their available capacity and space for state needs.
   • A newly established government commission will have the authority to claim the reserved capacity, which must be made accessible within 24 hours of government notification.
   • The mandate is designed to support the operation and resilience of state information resources and IT infrastructure in Russia.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Rostelecom is reportedly in talks with Norilsk Nickel to develop underground data centers to protect against ongoing drone attacks.

   What to watch next

   • Implementation of the 10% capacity reservation rules by private server operators
   • Actions taken by the newly established government commission to claim reserved space
   • Further government directives regarding foreign data center usage or underground facility development
   Sources used for this update (17)

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   4. The Kyiv Independent — Putin orders Russian data centers to reserve capacity to assist state IT infrastructure
   5. Reuters — Putin orders private data centres to set aside 10% of capacity to support IT infrastructure
   6. Bloomberg — Russia Allows Use of Foreign Data Centers in Wake of Attacks
   7. Українська правда — Putin has ordered private data centres to allocate capacity for state, says Reuters
   8. The Moscow Times — Putin Orders Private Data Centers to Set Aside 10% of Capacity to Support IT Infrastructure
   9. Data Center Dynamics — Rostelecom in talks with Norilsk Nickel for underground data centers amid drone attacks
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