Russian data centers ordered to save 10% of capacity for state use following new Putin orders

Date:
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:05:00 +0000

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Private data center operators in Russia are ordered to back up government systems or face strict penalties

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Putin orders private data centres to reserve 10% of their capacity for state use State authorities can request reserved computing resources with 24 hours' notice Private operators retain ownership while the government gains access to reserved capacity Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed privately operated data centres to make part of their computing resources available for government
information systems.

The measure requires affected facilities to set aside 10% of their capacity, giving authorities access when state digital services require additional computing resources. According to Russian media outlet Astra, the directive appeared on the country's official legal information website on November 2 2026, introducing a strict implementation deadline. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Moscow tightens controls Operators have been given 10 days to meet the new requirement, although they can continue using the reserved resources during ordinary business operations.

A special government subcommission will determine when the state can demand access, with facilities required to provide the requested resources within 24 hours. You may like Putin says Russian companies can now use foreign data centers following wave of major Ukraine drone strikes Russia wants to camouflage its data centers to stop them being bombed and it might even move them underground for protection 'Data centers can be located in exhausted
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The arrangement does not amount to an outright transfer of ownership, since companies retain control over their facilities and continue operating their businesses.

However, the government gains authority to requisition part of their
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The decree specifies that companies will receive payment for providing
access, with the government body responsible for establishing a ceiling on applicable charges.

Officials must also establish procedures governing allocation decisions, including the creation of the subcommission responsible for administering access requests.

The government has assigned the Ministry of Digital Development
responsibility for overseeing the country's data centre capacity. What to
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The ministry will assess available floor space and computing resources across domestic facilities and establish operational standards to ensure reliable
and uninterrupted services.

The directive arrives amid continuing pressure on Russian digital infrastructure, including Ukrainian attacks against facilities supporting important domestic internet services.

In October 2026, Ukrainian strikes hit three Yandex data centres inside Russia, disrupting cloud platforms, stored information, database services and other online operations.

The attacks followed Russian assaults against essential Ukrainian infrastructure, forming part of the continuing conflict between the two countries. Foreign infrastructure remains possible under security
restrictions Despite requiring greater domestic capacity for government systems, the decree allows Russian information services to temporarily
operate using computing resources located abroad.

Such arrangements require approval from the Federal Security Service,
commonly known as the FSB, giving security officials authority over exceptions.

This provision means the new requirement does not completely exclude foreign facilities, although their use remains subject to government security approval.

Russia has separately explored cooperation with American interests involving large computing facilities, including discussions about potential infrastructure projects between the countries.

On October 16, Kremlin representative Kirill Dmitriev said Moscow and Washington were discussing joint data infrastructure proposals involving possible Russian nuclear energy supplies.

The discussions reportedly include using electricity generated by Russian nuclear facilities to support computing infrastructure.

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