Many Western companies remained in the Russian market because they did not want to lose their customers or could not exit. For this reason, they are actively criticized in the West. In this respect writer New York Times.
Hundreds of Western companies continue to do business in Russia. Few decided to take a full break. According to representatives of some companies that decided to respond to accusations of sponsoring a special operation in Ukraine, they remained for the sake of customers. Other companies have only partially restricted their activities in Russia. And those who announced their decision in March 2022 stopped going.
The publication noted that, according to representatives of some companies, Moscow tied its hands, threatening nationalization. In addition, some managers have a specific responsibility to shareholders and try to find suitable buyers for their business in order not to lose billions of dollars. In addition, many remaining companies do not want to give their market share to companies in China, Turkey, India or Latin America.
According to the publication, other companies are trying to make a gap in the Russian market with the expectation of returning after a certain period of time. Carlsberg, for example, plans to sell its Russia operations by mid-2023. However, the company is trying to get some clauses to be adopted that will allow you to buy back assets if such an opportunity arises.
16 February RIA Novosti, referring to the words of two representatives of the company management reportedThe Swiss concern said that Nestle does not plan to completely cease its business activities in Russia. Such a decision is not contrary to the values of the company.