The Ministry of Industry and Trade has restricted the purchase of imported steel ropes and steel towers for wind turbines by companies with state participation, writes Vadomusti. The measure is intended to support Russian metallurgists. According to the department, similar restrictions are being prepared for metal structures on a scale, and in early 2027 they will be extended to wire pipes and seamless oil and gas pipes. Analysts note that the new rules will help pipeline producers, whose capacity is operating at about 50% capacity due to weak demand.