# Kremlin-seized German company Metro AG says Russian subsidiary donated 1 billion rubles to Russian forces without approval

https://mins.news/en/item/113397

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-23 21:39 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/kremlin-seized-german-company-metro-ag-transfers-1-billion-rubles-to-russian-military-without-approval/

> German wholesaler Metro AG said its Russian subsidiary donated 1 billion rubles to the All-Russia People’s Front to support Russian forces without the company’s approval. Metro said it had lost operational control over the subsidiary after it was placed under Kremlin control on Sept. 28.

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