On August 6, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order…

On August 6, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order removing the Sheremetyevo International Airport from the list of strategic enterprises, enabling the privatization of the state's 30.43% stake. The state will retain a 'golden share' granting it veto power over key corporate decisions, while ensuring the airport maintains its core operations and undergoes modernization, with restrictions on foreign ownership.

Consensus

The Sheremetyevo International Airport was removed from the list of strategic enterprises by a presidential decree signed on August 6, 2026.
The state will retain a 'golden share' in Sheremetyevo, allowing it to block key corporate decisions even after privatization.
The privatization of the state's stake in Sheremetyevo is permitted, with conditions to preserve the airport's main activity and ensure modernization of its facilities.
The transfer of shares to foreign individuals or entities under foreign control is prohibited.
The decree entered into force on the day of signing.
The state owns approximately 30.43% of Sheremetyevo, with the remainder held by the Sheremetyevo Holding company.

Points of divergence

The state's stake in Sheremetyevо is likely to be acquired by Arkady Rotenberg, who recently obtained Domodedovo and other strategic assets. — novaya_eu
The state transferred Domodedovo to the company 'Perspektiva' in January 2026 after a court decision, and the purchase price was 66.1 billion rubles. — novaya_eu
The state-owned stake in Sheremetyevo was 30.46% before the decree. — interfax
The state transferred Domodedovo to 'Perspektiva' due to the airport being under foreign control. — novaya_eu
The state nationalized Domodedovo in June 2025, citing foreign influence over owners Dmitry Kamenshchik and Valery Kogan. — vm
In July 2026, Vnukovo acquired 25.01% of the company controlling Domodedovo for 16.5 billion rubles. — novaya_eu
In January 2026, the Sheremetyevo structure acquired Domodedovo, which had previously been transferred to the state by court decision. — tg_echoonline_news
The purchase of Domodedovo by 'Perspektiva' was made for 66.1 billion rubles, twice the initial price. — novaya_eu
The Sheremetyevo Holding is owned by TPS Avia Holding, a resident of the Kaliningrad Special Economic Zone, with no disclosed founders after 2022. — interfax
TPS Avia Holding was previously registered on Cyprus. — novaya_eu
The Sheremetyevo structure won the auction for Domodedovo at the minimum legal price of 66 billion rubles. — thebell
In late July, control of the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal was transferred to 'Roskhim', chaired by Igor Rotenberg, son of Arkady Rotenberg. — novaya_eu

Coverage (11 sources)

Putin allowed privatization of Sheremetyevo — ЭХО / Новости
Putin opened the way to full privatization of Sheremetyevo. The state share will probably go to Rotenberg — Новая газета Европа
Putin removed "Sheremetyevo" from the strategic list in order to remove an obstacle to privatization — Интерфакс
Putin excluded Sheremetyevo from the list of strategic enterprises. The government has a 'golden share' — Фонтанка
Putin excludes "Sheremetyevo" from the list of strategic enterprises — The Bell
The state will receive a 'golden share' in Sheremetyevo airport — Вести
Putin allowed full privatization of Sheremetyevo airport — Коммерсантъ
Sheremetyevo Airport excluded from the list of strategic enterprises of the Russian Federation — Вести
Putin signed a decree allowing the privatization of Sheremetyevo airport — Вечерняя Москва
Putin allowed privatization of Sheremetyevo — Коммерсантъ
Sheremetyevo Airport excluded from the list of strategic enterprises — Москва 24

On August 6, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order…

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