Summary

Moscow warns that Western companies that left Russia after its invasion of Ukraine will face consequences if they return.

Russian industry minister Anton Alikhanov stated, “There will be a price to pay for past decisions,” emphasizing a focus on domestic and Eurasian partners.

Nearly 475 firms, including McDonald’s and Ikea, exited following sanctions, though some may consider returning post-war.

Experts note that political, reputational, and economic challenges—amid ongoing inflation, tight monetary policy, and Putin’s authoritarian control—will likely deter a rapid re-entry by Western companies.

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    20 hours ago

    Good idea threatening people who would want to do business with you, especially when your economy isn’t worth investing in even without the threats.

    • Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      It probably won’t stop the likes of McDonald’s or Coke from coming back. They smell money and won’t be swayed by petty things like threats.

    • Doomsider@lemmy.world
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      You would think, but Muskrat told all the advertisers to fuck off and now they are slowly crawling back to him.