https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/let-them-be-afraid-russia-signals-wave-of-asset-seizures-targeting-eu-corporationsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/let-them-be-afraid-russia-signals-wave-of-asset-seizures-targeting-eu-corporationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/let-them-be-afraid-russia-signals-wave-of-asset-seizures-targeting-eu-corporations#u103189Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:32:39 +0000Russia has placed the Russian units of European companies, including German retailer Metro and Nestlé, under temporary management. A senior Russian government source told Reuters these asymmetric measures intend to pressure the EU over sanctions. The Kremlin accuses the EU of involvement in the war in Ukraine and claims European firms deliberately stifled their Russian units to harm the local economy. While targeting EU firms, Russia appears to be using a different approach toward American companies. Vladimir Putin stated Western firms could recover assets if conditions improve.Why it mattersT