Pravda.Ua Kremlin Seizes Metro AG, Forces $12.4M Donation to Military
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- •Metro AG's Russian subsidiary donated $12.4 million to the military without approval.
- •The Kremlin has seized multiple foreign companies' assets for military funding.
- •Metro AG claims it lost operational control over its Russian subsidiary after the seizure.
Metro AG's Russian subsidiary, under Kremlin control since September 28, 2026, has reportedly donated 1 billion rubles (approximately $12.4 million) to support Russian military efforts without the approval of its parent company. The funds were transferred to the 'People's Front. All for Victory!' fund, which is intended for military supplies. Metro AG stated that the donation was unauthorized and that it no longer has operational control over its Russian subsidiary. This incident is part of a broader trend where the Kremlin has seized assets of Western companies, compelling them to contribute to military funding. Other companies, including Can-Pack and Akzo Nobel, have also made similar donations after being placed under Russian control. The situation reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and the Kremlin's strategy to utilize foreign businesses for military support.
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