Putin Orders Quantum Network Across Far East by 2030
President Vladimir Putin instructed the development of a quantum communication network across the Russian Far East by 2030, aiming to ensure high-speed, secure data exchange and integrate regional capitals into a high-speed information network.
Consensus
- Putin issued a directive to develop a quantum communication network across the Russian Far East.
- The network is to be completed by 2030.
- The existing quantum communication network in Russia exceeds 7,800 km in length.
- The network currently connects 27 Russian regions, including 13 million-plus cities.
- Russian Railways (RZD) is designated as the leading company for the project.
- The goal is to enable high-speed data and information exchange across the Far East.
- The development is tied to the broader spatial development strategy of the Far East and Arctic regions.
Points of divergence
- On June 5, RZD and Bилайн signed a cooperation agreement at the 2026 PМЭФ on implementing quantum communication technologies, including scaling the technology to critical information infrastructure. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Putin ordered to build quantum network across the Far East by 2030 — Коммерсантъ
- Putin ordered to bring quantum communications to regional centers of the Far East — Ведомости