# Putin takes over five more European firms in Russia’s hostile-asset crackdown

https://mins.news/en/item/102890

- euronews, 2026-10-16 10:18 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/putin-seizes-five-more-european-firms-continuing-russias-hostile-asset-crackdown

> A decree covers a flooring manufacturer, a paper packaging firm, a hygiene products maker and two companies producing metal and plastic packaging. All continued operating in Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

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