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Russia Eases Data Center Rules After Attacks
2 Nov
Summary
- Russia will permit foreign data center use temporarily.
- A presidential decree allows offshore computing capacity.
- This change follows Ukrainian attacks on Yandex facilities.
In response to recent Ukrainian attacks targeting its technological infrastructure, Russia has temporarily eased restrictions on data center usage. President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree that permits Russian entities to utilize computing capacity located outside the country's borders. This significant policy adjustment is contingent upon approval from the relevant government bodies, suggesting a controlled and regulated approach to this new flexibility.
The decree specifically addresses the use of data centers abroad, a move that appears to be a direct consequence of recent security incidents. Notably, the facilities of the prominent Russian tech company Yandex were subjected to a series of Ukrainian strikes. This situation has prompted the government to allow temporary access to foreign computing resources as a measure to ensure operational continuity and resilience for its tech sector.
