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Russia Seizes Nestlé and Auchan Assets Over Western Ukraine Support
war-in-ukraine21 days ago

Russia Seizes Nestlé and Auchan Assets Over Western Ukraine Support

Russia placed Nestlé and Auchan's Russian operations under temporary administration and transferred stakes to AO L.E.V. Menedzhment, arguing that the European-origin firms are “unfriendly” due to Western military support for Ukraine; Bloomberg calls it the largest foreign asset takeover in Russia since 2024, affecting Nestlé’s six plants with over 7,000 employees and Auchan’s 230 stores, while both companies seek to defend their rights and ensure continuity.

Putin Suspends Tax Treaties with 'Unfriendly' Nations, RIA Reports
politics3 years ago

Putin Suspends Tax Treaties with 'Unfriendly' Nations, RIA Reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the suspension of Russia's double taxation agreements with "unfriendly countries" that have imposed sanctions on Moscow, according to state news agency RIA. The measure, proposed by the Finance Ministry and the Foreign Ministry in March, comes in response to the economic sanctions imposed by Western countries following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Russia Bars Journalists from Economic Gathering
politics3 years ago

Russia Bars Journalists from Economic Gathering

Journalists from countries that Russia considers unfriendly have been banned from covering the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, one of Russia's most important events. The move highlights the growing hostility between Russia and countries that have imposed sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine or criticized Moscow. The forum has been a platform for Russia to showcase its development and attract investors, with President Putin often holding roundtable discussions with international news executives.

Russia Bars Journalists from Economic Gathering
politics3 years ago

Russia Bars Journalists from Economic Gathering

Journalists from countries that Russia considers unfriendly have been banned from covering the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, one of Russia's most important events. The move highlights the growing hostility between Russia and countries that have imposed sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine or criticized Moscow. The forum has been a platform for Russia to showcase its development and attract investors, with President Putin often holding roundtable discussions with international news executives.