Putin ordered private data centers to reserve 10% of their capacity to ensure the operation of the IT infrastructure. Reuters. According to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin, Russian owners of non-state data centers will be required to reserve 10% of their capacity to ensure uninterrupted operation of Russia's IT infrastructure. This mechanism will allow the Russian authorities, if necessary, to quickly gain access to free capacity of data processing centers. Putin ordered the Ministry of Digital Development to conduct an inventory of available capacity and space in private data centers across Russia. A special government committee will be authorized to order the release of reserved capacity, with operators required to provide access within 24 hours of such a decision. The order also allows temporary use of data centers located abroad, subject to obtaining approval from the Federal Security Service.