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How the Kremlin is orchestrating the takeover of Russian assets from Leroy Merlin, Auchan, Nestlé, and FM Logistic

Vladimir Putin said the stores could return to their Western owners. In reality, Moscow is arranging their confiscation through a shell company. After placing them 'under temporary administration,' the assets are expected to be distributed among Kremlin-aligned companies.

How the Kremlin is orchestrating the takeover of Russian assets from Leroy Merlin, Auchan, Nestlé, and FM Logistic

We haven't written up this one. Le Monde English has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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