Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- By CNN
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Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree giving the government powers to temporarily take control of “critical infrastructure” across the country, if private owners fail to protect it from escalating Ukrainian attacks.