Putin Orders Russian State Control of German Retailer Metro's Assets
Russia has taken over the Russian operations of Germany's Metro AG, escalating economic tensions with Germany amid ongoing disputes over foreign businesses in the country.
Read the full story → · Latest coverage 29 Sept 2026, 10:25 am UTC
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Russia takes over Nestle and Auchan businesses
n-tv.de - Wirtschaft ↗Putin orders Metro AG's Russian assets under administration
DIE ZEIT | Nachrichten, News, Hintergründe und Debatten ↗Metro AG's Russian business officially seized by Russian state
Deutschlandfunk - Fortlaufende Nachrichten vom 24. August 2026 ↗Russian government confirms takeover of Metro's Russian assets
ARD Tagesschau ↗Reports highlight scale of Metro's Russian operations
Le Monde ↗International coverage confirms Metro's loss of control in Russia
Euronews ↗
