Russia's Digital Ministry Gets New Powers Over Foundation AI Models

The second is providing methodological support to state bodies and local authorities. The aim is to help them develop, deploy and use such models in ways that make public and municipal administration more efficient.

The third task is devising measures to stimulate the development, deployment and use of large foundation models.

Why it matters

The decree gives the ministry a formal mandate in an area that has so far been handled without a clearly defined role for it. For developers and companies, the reference to legal regulation and incentives suggests that rules and support measures for foundation models may be prepared through this ministry. The decree does not itself set out any specific rules or incentives.

The amendments went through a lengthy consultation. Versions of the changes to the ministry's regulations were published for public discussion four times, starting in June 2025.

The source material does not say which concrete measures the ministry will propose or when. Any future regulatory or incentive proposals would be the next visible step following this decree.