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Russia moves on more European firms ahead of Zelenskiy's appearance at EU summit

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Russia has placed local assets of several European companies under temporary management by presidential decree, affecting firms from France, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands. This includes companies like Tarkett, Menshen, Sverige International Holdings, and Sonoco, following similar actions against Nestle, Auchan, and Metro last month. The Kremlin attributes these measures to EU nations’ involvement in the war with Ukraine and describes them as "reversible." This development precedes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s scheduled appearance at an upcoming EU summit.

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On October 16, 2026, Russia placed local assets of French, German, Swedish, and Dutch companies under temporary management through a decree by President Vladimir Putin. The affected firms include French flooring maker Tarkett, German packaging maker Menshen, Swedish packaging firm Sverige International Holdings, and Dutch packaging company Sonoco. This action follows a similar move last month against food giant Nestle and retailers Auchan and Metro. Russia's decision is seen as retaliation for EU nations' support of Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. The Kremlin stated that this measure is "reversible" but comes ahead of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's appearance at an upcoming EU summit, amid reports suggesting the United States might seek control over some Russian assets frozen in Europe.

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Thursday's decree listed assets belonging to French flooring maker Tarkett, German packaging maker Menshen, Swedish packaging maker Sverige International Holdings and Dutch packaging maker Sonoco. It follows a similar move last month against food giant Nestle and retailers Auchan and Metro.

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Russia moves on more European firms ahead of Zelenskiy's appearance at EU summit · mixed framing

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Russia moves on more European firms ahead of Zelenskiy's appearance at EU summit MOSCOW, Oct 16 - Russia has moved to place local assets of French, German, Swedish and Dutch companies under temporary management, according to a decree by President Vladimir Putin, as EU ties hit a new low over the bloc's support for Ukraine. uncertain

ties → move → Ukraine

It → list → Nestle

The Kremlin said the measure was a response to EU nations' role in the war and stressed it was "reversible." asserted

it → say → war

The latest move against European companies came ahead of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's appearance at an EU summit on Friday, amid reports that the United States could seek control of some Russian assets frozen in Europe. uncertain

States → come → Europe