Putin Eyes Western Companies’ Comeback as US-Russia Tensions Shift

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6 hours ago

As Russia anticipates a possible return of Western corporations, President Vladimir Putin has instructed his cabinet to prioritize domestic firms over foreign businesses seeking to re-enter the market. This move follows economic sanctions imposed after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led to the departure or downsizing of over 1,800 foreign companies. Recent talks between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, followed by diplomatic meetings in Saudi Arabia, signal a potential thaw in economic relations. Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, argues that U.S. firms suffered losses of $324 billion from exiting Russia, though independent estimates place the figure much lower. While some American businesses have shown interest in returning, no concrete steps have been taken. Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, stress that only non-strategic sectors would be open to Western reinvestment, while companies like Renault may struggle to reclaim their market positions due to the rise of Kremlin-backed domestic competitors.

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