Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Metro AG's assets in Russia placed under temporary administration on 2026-09-29 as tensions between Russia and the West escalate over Ukraine. The move strips the German retailer of control over its Russian business operations.
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Russia puts German retailer Metro's assets under temporary administration amid Ukraine tensions Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered that the assets of German retailer Metro AG be placed under temporary administration. The move comes amid escalating tensions between Germany and Russia over the Ukraine war.