Putin signs decree requiring private data centers to reserve 10% capacity for state-directed use
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What happened
The Kremlin approved a new requirement for private data centers in Russia to reserve 10% of capacity for possible state-directed use in support of Russian information resources. The decree was signed on November 2 and reported by Russian media within the past 24 hours.
Why it matters
The decree changes operating obligations for private data-center providers and gives the state a new mechanism to reallocate computing and hosting capacity during service disruption or contingency periods. It may affect commercial availability, contracting, and compliance planning across cloud, platform, and enterprise IT markets in Russia.
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on November 2 requiring private data centers in Russia to keep 10% of their capacity in reserve so it can be allocated by state decision to support Russian information resources. The measure is framed as support for continuity of major domestic digital services under external pressure. It creates an immediate implementation question for operators, telecom regulators, and agencies responsible for protected state and quasi-state platforms.
Watch for
Roskomnadzor publication of implementation guidance or operator compliance instructions by 2026-11-06 The Government of Russia or профильное ministry designation of which information resources qualify for reserved-capacity support by 2026-11-06 Interfax or TASS reporting of private data-center operators disclosing revised capacity allocation or customer restrictions by 2026-11-06 The Ministry of Digital Development statement on enforcement, exemptions, or technical accounting rules for the 10% reserve by 2026-11-06
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