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Russian lawmakers propose banks and staff to counter Ukrainian drones

Russian lawmakers have proposed legislation allowing banks to install anti-drone systems and authorize employees to counter Ukrainian drones. The bill was approved by Russia's lower house of Parliament. The move aims to integrate financial institutions into Russia's air defense network.

Russian lawmakers have proposed legislation allowing banks to install anti-drone systems and authorize selected employees to counter incoming Ukrainian drones. The bill was approved by Russia's lower house of Parliament. The legislation aims to integrate banks into Russia's air defenses using jamming systems and trained personnel. Reuters reports that Russia allows the central bank and top bank Sberbank to directly down drones, while the Financial Times states that Russian banks are to arm themselves against Ukrainian drones.

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IndependentAl JazeeraMay 27, 11:47 PM
Russia to task bankers with shooting down Ukrainian drones

New legislation aims to integrate banks into Russia's air defences using jamming systems and trained employees.

IndependentFinancial TimesMay 27, 07:06 PM
Russian banks to arm themselves against Ukrainian drones - Financial Times

Russian banks to arm themselves against Ukrainian drones  Financial Times

IndependentThe HinduMay 27, 03:22 PM
Russian lawmakers want banks, their staff to help fight Ukrainian drones

Russia’s lower house of Parliament has approved a bill allowing banks to install anti-drone systems and authorise selected employees to counter incoming Ukrainian drones

IndependentWashington PostMay 27, 03:09 PM
Russian lawmakers want banks and their staff to help fight Ukrainian drones - The Washington Post

Russian lawmakers want banks and their staff to help fight Ukrainian drones  The Washington Post

WireAssociated PressMay 27, 02:03 PM
Russian lawmakers want banks and their staff to help fight Ukrainian drones - AP News

Russian lawmakers want banks and their staff to help fight Ukrainian drones  AP News

WireReutersMay 27, 03:40 AM
Russia allows central bank, top bank Sberbank to directly down drones - Reuters

Russia allows central bank, top bank Sberbank to directly down drones  Reuters