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Kremlin-seized German company Metro AG transfers 1 billion rubles to Russian military without approval

Kyiv Independent23 October 2026, 21:39 UTCRussia

Metro AG responded, saying it did not approve the donations. On Sept. 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree placing the Russian subsidiary of Metro AG under the Kremlin's control.

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