“Putin Orders Private Data Centers to Set Aside 10% of Capacity to Support IT Infrastructure”

Key points

• Putin signed a decree to reserve 10% of capacity in private data centers.
• The reserved capacity aims to support Russia's IT infrastructure.
• A government commission can order release of reserved capacity within 24 hours.
• Foreign-location data centers may be used temporarily with FSB approval.
• Digital Development Ministry will inventory available capacity and floor space.