Security Council Update and Legislative Actions in Russia
The president of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Gennady Krasnikov, has been named a member of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. The appointment appears in a presidential decree signed by Vladimir Putin. This information is confirmed by the official legal information portal and aligns with the government’s ongoing cabinet reshuffle and security governance process.
According to the decree, changes to the Security Council’s structure include Krasnikov among its members. The document notes that G. Ya. Krasnikov, president of the Russian Academy of Sciences, will participate in the council’s work in a capacity that reflects the institution’s role in national science, policy input, and strategic planning.
The decree is scheduled to take effect on January 15. In parallel, President Putin had earlier signed a law aimed at improving industrial safety within hazardous production facilities. The measure reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen industrial risk management and safeguard workers and the surrounding communities.
In December, the president highlighted the significant contributions of security personnel to protecting citizens in the newly integrated regions and in providing counter-intelligence support for ongoing operations. He emphasized a range of measures implemented over the past year to ensure the safety and protection of residents in Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, as well as in the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. The overarching aim is to prevent threats and maintain stability across these areas.
During remarks, Putin also indicated plans to develop a security concept for the Union State, signaling intent to coordinate security policy across allied or integrated frameworks while considering regional security dynamics and shared interests.
These developments illustrate a broader approach to governance that combines scientific leadership, industrial safety, and regional security priorities. By integrating prominent scholarly leadership into the Security Council, the government signals an emphasis on evidence-based policy inputs alongside traditional security and executive instruments. The governance trajectory appears to focus on strengthening institutional resilience, ensuring safety standards, and outlining strategic directions for regional stabilization and cooperation. (attribution: official legal information portal)