Zaviye · Coverage map · 2026-09-18
The Kremlin has seized the Russian assets of major international companies Auchan, Nestlé, and the former Leroy Merlin, transferring them to a Russian firm.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the temporary administration of Russian assets belonging to Nestlé, Auchan, and the former Leroy Merlin. These companies had maintained operations in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
This move represents a significant escalation in the Kremlin's response to Western sanctions. It signals a potential shift towards nationalization or state control of foreign businesses operating within Russia, impacting multinational corporations and their supply chains.
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Carried only by the French and Ukrainian press. Absent from the English press.
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Left: Left-leaning European outlets report that the Kremlin has confiscated the Russian assets of major Western companies, including Auchan, Nestlé, and Leroy Merlin.
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