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Putin stellt Nestlés Russland-Geschäft unter Zwangsverwaltung – Bundesbern zeigt sich besorgt

Der Kreml geht gegen westliche Firmen vor, die in Russland geblieben sind. Die Schweiz zähle zu den «unfreundlichen» Ländern, lautet die Begründung. Nestlé droht die Enteignung.

Putin stellt Nestlés Russland-Geschäft unter Zwangsverwaltung – Bundesbern zeigt sich besorgt

Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed Nestlé's Russian business under forced administration, with Swiss authorities expressing concern. The Kremlin alleges that the Swiss company is among "unfriendly" countries due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Nestlé has responded by stating it will take all necessary steps to protect its rights and maintain business operations.

The Swiss Federal Economic Commission (Seco) has expressed concern over the situation. Russian experts suggest that this is merely a temporary management step and a precursor to possible nationalization.

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