Event Brief
Russia passes bill to arm banks against Ukrainian drones
Filed: May 27, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: Russia’s lawmakers passed a bill integrating banks into air defenses with jamming systems and trained staff.
WHO: Russian lawmakers (lower house Duma)
WHAT: Passed legislation allowing banks to install electronic jamming systems and use trained employees to shoot down Ukrainian drones.
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 3:47 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: To protect Bank of Russia facilities amid an increasing number of sabotage and terrorist attacks and drone attacks on infrastructure.
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