Putin Wants Russian CEOs to Pay for Air Defense They Don't Control
Summary
The Russian government is requiring private companies to fund their own defenses against drone attacks but keeps control over the active defense systems. If companies fail to protect their facilities well enough or respond quickly to attacks, the government can temporarily take control of these companies. This policy aims to involve businesses more in national security during ongoing conflicts.Key Facts
- Russian company Lukoil is hiring experts to protect against drones, offering a salary of around $3,400 per month.
- A 2026 federal law allows private security firms protecting key facilities to receive weapons from Russia’s National Guard.
- A presidential decree lets the government temporarily take over companies that fail to adequately protect against drone attacks.
- Temporary state control can include all or part of the company’s property, securities, and rights, with a state-appointed manager in charge.
- Companies must spend money on defenses like passive measures (reinforced buildings, nets) and some active measures (radar, electronic warfare).
- The Defense Ministry controls active defense tools, so companies cannot fully own or operate these systems privately.
- The policy forces companies to invest heavily in defense while the government keeps command to maintain overall security coordination.
- This move responds to increasing drone threats from Ukraine targeting Russian industrial and strategic sites.
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