Russia Seizes Western Assets

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1. 18 Sep

   The firm said: “Nestle is committed to taking all necessary steps to protect its rights and ensure continuity of business operations in the interests of all stakeholders, particularly its employees.”

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• 18 Sep Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms over West’s Ukraine supportRussian authorities have seized the assets of Swiss company Nestle and three French firms—Auchan, Lemana Pro (formerly Leroy Merlin), and FM Logistic—as part of retaliatory measures against Western companies supporting Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. The decree transferring these businesses to a newly formed Russian company, LEV Management, was signed by President Vladimir Putin on September 17. France has…The Straits Times
• 18 Sep Foreign Office dismisses Russian threats to British ‘facilities’ in UkraineThe Foreign Office responded to Russia’s warning that British facilities in Ukraine would be considered legitimate military targets if they support strikes against Russia, dismissing it as a distraction from Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The UK stated it remains committed to arming Ukraine and will not back down despite potential retaliation threats. This comes amid Russian complaints about Britain’s supply…Evening Standard
• 18 Sep Putin’s Russia threatens British targets in Ukraine over support for KyivRussian officials summoned a senior British diplomat in Moscow to protest against Britain’s military support for Ukraine, specifically regarding the supply of drones and other weapon systems to Ukrainian forces. The Russians warned that they could take retaliatory measures in response to this support, indicating that any British facilities in Ukraine involved in striking Russian targets would be considered…Evening Standard
• 18 Sep Russia seizes assets of French firms, summons UK envoy over Ukraine supportRussia has escalated pressure on Ukraine’s allies by summoning Britain’s charge d’affaires in Moscow over increased arms supplies and seizing assets of several Western firms, including French retailers Auchan and Lemana Pro, Swiss food giant Nestle, and logistics firm FM Logistics. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally protested against the UK's support for Ukraine, describing it as aiding "bloody…Al Jazeera
• 18 Sep Putin’s Russia threatens British targets in Ukraine over support for KyivThe Russian foreign ministry summoned Britain’s deputy head of mission in Moscow, Danae Dholakia, to protest against British military aid to Ukraine, including drones and other weapon systems supplied by the UK. Russia warned it could take retaliatory measures if Britain continues supporting Ukraine, stating that any British facilities aiding attacks on Russian territory would be considered legitimate targets. The…Evening Standard
• 18 Sep Nestle reviewing options after Russia business seized by PutinNestle is assessing its options after Russia seized control of its operations as part of new laws targeting "unfriendly" firms. The move marks one of the largest seizures of foreign corporate assets by Russia since at least 2024, following similar actions against companies like Carlsberg and Danone. Nestle’s Russian business, which includes six manufacturing sites and employs around 7,000 people, generates…Evening Standard

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