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Putin Orders 2026 Reserve Assemblies to Guard Critical Infrastructure

A decree taking effect today tasks civilian reservists with training for infrastructure protection under existing defense budget funds.

Overview

  • The decree, published on December 30, sends citizens under contract in the mobilization reserve to special assemblies throughout 2026 to protect critical and other life‑support facilities.
  • The government must define the list of facilities to be secured, with the Defense Ministry designating the military units that will conduct the assemblies.
  • Financing will be covered within the Ministry of Defense appropriations specified in the federal budget.
  • Officials stress the measure is not a mobilization and that reservists remain civilians distinct from active contract servicemembers.
  • The directive implements a law signed in November, and participants are promised social guarantees, compensation, insurance and medical support comparable to servicemembers.