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Ukraine Is Stepping Up Attacks Inside Russia. Putin Could Now Seize 'Critical Infrastructure.'

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the government to take control of "critical infrastructure" across the country as Ukraine steps up attacks inside its territory.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the government to take control of "critical infrastructure" across the country as Ukraine steps up attacks inside its territory.

Concretely, authorities will be able to take over the infrastructure if private owners fail to protect it. The decree includes key sectors like fuel and energy, communications, transport and logistics facilities. Should Moscow implement "temporary administration," they would control the property, property rights and shares.

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