Putin Now Allows Government to Take Over Businesses Hit by Drone Strikes

A new law lets the Russian government seize control of companies and buildings that are damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new order that changes how the government deals with companies damaged during the war. Under this new rule, the Russian state can take temporary control of businesses that are hit by Ukrainian drone attacks. This applies specifically to companies or factories that the government feels are not doing enough to protect themselves from these strikes. By taking control, the government says it wants to make sure these sites are better guarded and that work keeps going, even if the businesses themselves aren't able to manage the repairs or security on…