Russia transfers control of 20 foreign firms' assets

European companies are losing Russian business more often than American ones — in the Kremlin, they cite Trump's position. Since January 2025, Russian authorities have transferred assets of 20 foreign companies to temporary management.

Consensus

Since January 2025, Russian authorities have transferred control of 20 foreign companies’ assets to temporary management.
Of the 20 companies, 17 are linked to European business and three to American business.
The transfers have been most active in the last one and a half months.
The Russian government claims its actions are based on national interests.
Russia's leadership believes the U.S. administration is pursuing peaceful resolution, unlike European capitals.
American companies are discussing potential return to Russia.
The American Chamber of Commerce estimates around 300 U.S. companies remain in Russia.
One or two new U.S.-Russia projects may launch before the end of the year.
Nestlé has stopped including its Russian business in financial reports and wrote off assets worth about 1.6 billion Swiss francs.
The European Commission called the asset seizures 'expropriation by another name' and stated it has mechanisms to respond.

Points of divergence

The Russian government's decision is based on the position of Donald Trump. — tg_sotavisionmedia
The Russian government's decision is explained by ongoing negotiations with Washington. — thebell
The company managing the seized assets is 'L.E.V. Management,' led by a former interior ministry general. — thebell
The Russian government is not applying equally harsh measures to American companies because it is not profitable to do so during negotiations with Washington. — tg_sotavisionmedia

Russia transfers control of 20 foreign firms' assets

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