Multinationals Continuing Sales In Russia Under Mounting Pressure To Take Stronger Action.

Under a new policy outlined by Russia's Economy Ministry, companies that suspend their operations in Russia could risk having their local units taken over by managers appointed by Russian courts, and their shares could be frozen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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