https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-s-national-rally-criticizes-russia-in-rare-rebukeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-s-national-rally-criticizes-russia-in-rare-rebukehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-s-national-rally-criticizes-russia-in-rare-rebuke#u78730Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:21:48 +0000The Russian government has seized control of Nestle's local operations and assets, alongside those of Auchan. Russia describes these seizures as retaliation for hostile actions taken by Europe. Switzerland has criticized the move and is seeking a reversal of the decision. Separately, France's National Rally party has issued a rare public rebuke of Russia. These developments signal an intensifying crackdown on Western private businesses within Russia and a shifting political tone from some European right-wing factions.Why it mattersThe Kremlin is tightening its grip on Western assets