Nizhny Novgorod Launches New Security Agency to Protect Critical Infrastructure

A new government agency is being set up in the Nizhny Novgorod Region to tackle rising security concerns. Governor Gleb Nikitin signed a decree this week to create the body, which will focus on protecting critical infrastructure and strengthening regional defence efforts. The decision follows warnings about increasing threats to essential facilities in the area. Officials have stressed the need for a more coordinated approach to safeguarding key systems and improving the region’s contribution to national defence.

The agency will take over several important functions previously spread across different departments. Its formation also responds to past criticism of inefficient problem-solving, a point raised by President Vladimir Putin in earlier remarks.

The new ministry will now oversee security and defence operations in Nizhny Novgorod. Its creation aims to streamline responses to threats and ensure better protection for the region’s vital infrastructure. The move reflects broader efforts to strengthen local and national security measures.