Putin: No Nationalization Plans for Critical Infrastructure

Putin commented on the decree on temporary administration for the protection of critical infrastructure.

Consensus

Putin stated that the Russian government had no intention of nationalizing critical infrastructure.
The decree allows for temporary external management of critical infrastructure objects that fail to meet safety requirements.
The decree was signed by Putin on August 24.
Businesses are now legally required to ensure the protection of their facilities.
The decree applies to critical infrastructure including energy, industry, logistics, communications, and housing services.
The measure was introduced in response to attacks on oil refineries and other facilities.
The costs of temporary management are to be covered by revenues from the property under temporary management.
The government can end temporary management based on a presidential directive.

Putin said that oil companies only 'woke up' after the decree, implying they were previously inactive in defense efforts. — tg_tvrain
Putin stated that 10% of oil facilities still need repair after attacks. — tg_tvrain
Putin suggested that the response to attacks should include retaliatory strikes to deter further aggression. — tg_tvrain
The decree allows temporary management not only for lack of protection but also for delayed restoration after damage. — vedomosti
Putin used the Russian proverb 'Poka grom ne gryanet, muzhik ne perekrestitsya' (Until the thunder strikes, the man won't cross himself) to explain the need for the decree. — kommerant
Putin said that three oil refineries were attacked but successfully defended due to improved protection. — fontanka