Putin Orders 10% Data Center Reserve for Russian Information Resources

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on November 2, 2026 requiring covered non-government data-center owners in Russia to reserve 10% of their floor space and capacity for Russian information resources, according to a Kremlin announcement. The signed decree gives those owners no more than 10 days from its entry into force to make the reservation. The reserve is based on existing floor space and capacity at those facilities.

It applies to data centers located in Russia and excludes owners that are federal or regional state bodies, local-government bodies, state or municipal unitary enterprises, or state or municipal institutions. Covered data centers may continue using the reserved floor space and capacity until the designated subcommission orders their release. Once that decision is made, the resources must be provided within 24 hours to support information resources operating in Russia.

The subcommission is responsible for uninterrupted operation of facilities in information technology and communications. The decree’s preamble presents the measures as urgent steps in response to unfriendly actions by some foreign states. It identifies…