In Russia, lawmakers stress the urgency of new regulations governing drone use across the country, prompted by a nighttime drone strike targeting the Kremlin. This perspective was shared by Alexander Khinshtein, head of the State Duma Information Policy Committee, through a Telegram channel statement.
He called for a framework of laws that would tightly regulate every facet of this critical security issue and urged swift passage. The deputy noted that the Kremlin incident underscored the need for immediate legislative action on drones and countermeasures.
Khinshtein highlighted that, until now, Russian law has not specifically regulated drones or the tools designed to counter them, leaving a legal gap in safeguarding national security.
He remarked that past assessments had been pessimistic about the prospects of a comprehensive solution, but recent progress has produced a draft law addressing unmanned vehicles and their governance.
Earlier, in March, a bill was introduced in the State Duma empowering law enforcement to halt the movement of drones, not only in the air but also across land and water, expanding regulatory authority over unmanned devices.
Officials previously stated that the Kremlin and other key sites faced threats on the night of May 3, when Ukrainian drones reportedly attempted an attack on the Russian president’s residence. The incident has intensified calls for robust drone governance and stronger security measures.