https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kremlin-orders-russia-businesses-of-nestle-auchan-seizedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kremlin-orders-russia-businesses-of-nestle-auchan-seizedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kremlin-orders-russia-businesses-of-nestle-auchan-seized#u77439Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:40:16 +0000The Kremlin has ordered the seizure of the Russian businesses belonging to Swiss food giant Nestlé and French retailer Auchan, tightening state control over Western corporate holdings. Russian authorities framed the asset seizures as retaliation for hostile measures enacted by European nations. Switzerland has publicly condemned the takeover of Nestlé and is demanding a reversal. The move marks a significant escalation in an ongoing crackdown targeting private businesses inside Russia, impacting foreign enterprises that remained in the country following broader international sanctions.Why it m