# Nestlé and Auchan respond after Putin places their Russian assets under temporary management

https://mins.news/en/item/64015

- Meduza, 2026-09-18 10:03 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/18/nestle-is-committed-to-taking-all-necessary-steps-to-protect-its-rights-nestle-and-auchan-respond-to-putin-s-decree-placing-their-russian-assets-under-temporary-management

> Nestlé says it is assessing President Vladimir Putin’s decree placing its Russian business under “temporary external administration” and will take necessary steps to protect its rights. Auchan says its Russian subsidiary and all outlets continue operating normally while it seeks clarification.

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