In an address on Friday, the Ukrainian President accused the Western corporations of using cheap PR to cover up their decision to remain in Russia despite the war.
Zelenskyy said in the address that it was necessary that all Western companies leave the Russian market and not cover with cheap PR their thirst for profit despite war crimes.
One day after the invasion of Ukraine, a small group of Western companies are still doing business in Russia.
Shmyhal wrote that he shows no understanding. Hope that it will change its mind soon.
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The company that is frequently listed as the largest food company in the world has stopped all imports and exports from Russia.
The spokesman said that they no longer make investments or advertise their products. The fact that we supply the population with important food does not mean that we will stop.
The company is one of the few active food companies in the country.
A spokesman for the French retailer told the news agency that Zelenskyy's comments were extremely surprising and pointed to the company's 40 supermarkets providing food in Ukraine.
According to its website, Auchan has over 300 stores and over 41,000 employees in Russia.
We follow the recommendations of our government, which is not asking us to close down. The president of the group said that they have a responsibility to help feed the Russian consumer and to pay their staff.
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