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MRA’s data taken up by the media
Our stories covered in the press:
UK, US and CANADA:
The Sun:
Blood money – Firms named and shamed
The Times:
Big UK companies accused of keeping ties with Russia
The Times:
Russia could seize assets of world’s biggest companies
Daily Mail:
Just one more excuse: Unilever boss tries to justify continuing to sell Cornettos in Russia
Daily Mail:
Hogwash! Unilever is mocked and branded ‘bonkers’ over claims its soap can help fight sexism
Daily Mail:
HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson… Experts reveal shock list of businesses and banks who continue to trade in Russia despite Ukraine invasion
Daily Mail:
Domino’s Pizza owner ‘evaluating its presence’ in Russia as it comes under fire over late exit
Daily Mail:
British firm producing Magnum and Cornetto is STILL selling ice creams in Russia despite their invasion of Ukraine
Daily Mail:
Lingerie chain Agent Provocateur under fire for keeping Russian shops open despite Ukraine war
Daily Mail:
‘Blood money’: Ukraine blasts BP boss over stake in Russian oil and gas giant Rosneft
Daily Mail:
Unilever accused of ‘taking the world for idiots’ by selling Magnum ice creams in Russia as ‘essential goods’
This is Money:
Domino’s Pizza owner ‘evaluating its presence’ in Russia as it comes under fire over late exit
Financial Times:
Ratings companies come under fire in the anti-ESG crusade
MarketWatch:
Despite talk of a ‘vast exodus,’ many Western firms still operating in Russia, Swiss researchers say
MarketWatch:
Moral Rating Agency slams Western companies, including Microsoft and Nestlé, over alleged supply of products to Russia
MarketWatch:
BP stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft is ‘blood money,’ says adviser to Ukraine’s President Zelensky
MarketWatch:
Ford exits Russia with joint-venture sale, but Moral Rating Agency slams ‘escape clause’
MarketWatch:
Exxon Mobil exits Russia after Kremlin’s ‘expropriation blackmail’
MarketWatch:
Cisco gear is being shipped into Russia from China and other countries, leaked customs database shows
MarketWatch:
PepsiCo and other U.S. companies accused of ‘moralwashing’ in statements about Russia
MarketWatch:
Nvidia closes Russian offices, will fly relocating employees out of the country, report says
MarketWatch:
Six months after Russia invaded Ukraine, Moral Rating Agency’s ‘Courage Index’ analyzes companies’ statements on Kremlin’s aggression
MarketWatch:
Kremlin could seize Russian assets of U.S. companies, warns Moral Rating Agency
MarketWatch:
Apple has ended imports of gold and tungsten from Russia
MarketWatch:
Despite plenty of talk, many U.S. companies have still not fully exited Russia: Moral Rating Agency
O’Dwyer’s:
Get Your Santos Bobblehead While He’s Still in Congress
Fortune:
47 of the world’s biggest 200 companies still haven’t left Russia. Now the Kremlin is preparing ‘expropriation blackmail,’ an expert says
CNBC:
Energy Crisis: Russia has cut off gas supplies to Europe indefinitely. Here’s what you need to know
The Ferret:
Scotland’s largest council pension funds have £230m invested in firms operating in Russia
Bloomberg UK:
Russian Oil Producers Feel the Heat
Globe and Mail:
Grain giant Viterra, part-owned by Canada Pension Plan, continues operations in Russia despite international sanctions
The Hill:
At least 47 top companies at risk of having Russia seize key assets: report
Investment week:
Allianz and Goldman Sachs among firms accused of ‘moralwashing’ on Russia
Atlantic Council:
Most multinationals remain in Russia and fund Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
FLYINGPENGUIN:
WHO DO YOU WANT TO BOMB TODAY? RUSSIA ALLEGEDLY RUNS WAR ON MICROSOFT
City A.M.:
BP, Siemens and PepsiCo branded ‘hypocrites’ for donating to Ukraine while failing to fully exit Russia
City A.M.:
BP, Unilever, and HSBC have failed to properly exit Russia after Ukraine war, new report warns
MSN:
Experts reveal shock list of businesses and banks who continue to trade in Russia
Toronto Sun Times:
The gifts you don’t want this Christmas: Which brands are still operating in Russia?
Bollyinside:
According to Ukraine’s President Zelensky’s counsel, BP’s share in Russian oil company Rosneft is “blood money”
ESG Telegraph:
Ratings companies come under fire in the anti-ESG crusade
Intellinews:
Less than 9% of foreign companies pull out of Russia
Intellinews:
Six months after Russian invasion, many foreign companies stay silent on war
Oilprice:
BP Still In Spotlight Over Incomplete Russia Exit
Marketing Week:
Unilever, Netflix, Tesla: Everything that matters this morning
Global Cosmetics News:
UNILEVER NAMED AMONG ‘DIRTY DOZEN’ THAT HAVE FAILED TO PROPERLY EXIT RUSSIA
The Grocer:
‘Dirty’ Unilever flies in face of mass Russia exit
Ethical Consumer:
Consumer boycott of Russia, Russian products and Russian companies
Fast Company:
China first: The untold story of how Starbucks has cozied up to the Communist Party in pursuit of explosive growth
Fast Company:
The Kremlin may seize U.S. companies’ Russian assets – and investors are unaware of the risk
Fast Company:
Many large companies that vowed to leave Russia are still active there
International Bar Association:
Russia: Expropriation fears rising as companies exit
CRN:
Intel, Microsoft, Samsung Risk Russia ‘Blackmail’: Watchdog group
Light Reading:
Cutting off Russia seems easier said than done
Light Reading:
Putin’s threat to tech firms exposed in new ‘moral ratings’
Trading View:
Kremlin Draws Legislation To Seize Assets of 47 Global Companies, Russia’s Moral Rating Agency Says
The Hoops News:
Apple is not buying this Russian-sourced metal – but here’s why many companies may still be using it – MarketWatch
8NewsNow (NextStar Media Wire):
Companies at risk of Russia asset seizure report
Coda Story Oligarchy:
Corporations take credit for leaving Russia with dubious evidence
UKRAINE:
Suspilne Media:
Some corporations have not stopped doing business in Russia, but make donations to Ukraine — research
Freedom Matrix:
Some corporations have not curtailed business in Russia, but make donations to Ukraine – study
Zakordon Rayon:
“Sold in Russia”. A petition on the labeling of brands operating in the Russian Federation appeared on the President’s website
NV:
They never left Russia. How international companies support the war in Ukraine
Liga.net:
HIMARS are not the only ones: how to force aggressor Russia to peace. There are still options
Finance.ua:
“Index of Courage”: analysts rated companies cooperating with Russia
Radio Svoboda:
Himars are not the only ones. The levers of forcing the aggressor country to peace
eTurboNews:
Companies are afraid to condemn Russia
Internetua:
47 of the 200 largest global companies continue to work in Russia under the risk of asset nationalization
Kyiv Independent:
Report: At least 47 top companies at risk of having major assets seized by Russia
Kyiv Independent:
Companies get credit for leaving Russia while failing to do so
Kyiv Post:
Ukraine – How to Fund Reconstruction
Kyiv Post:
Most Multinationals Remain in Russia and Fund Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine
Fast News:
What are the levers for forcing the aggressor Russia to peace?
News Ukraine:
They never left Russia. Because international companies support the war in Ukraine
RUSSIA:
Mir Tesen:
Western business in Russia in the conditions of the NWO, or Much Ado About Nothing
Moscow Weekly:
About 1000 companies continued to work
VoA:
Express News
VoA:
Which corporations continue to work in the Russian Federation, despite the war
VoA:
Results of 2022 for foreign business in Russia: about 1,000 companies continued to work
Krasnaya Vesna:
Unilever has been harassed for working in Russia
AfterShock:
The Moral Cost of Christmas: Foods Paying for Ukraine Invasion
Auto Spy News:
Why did Russia stop gas supplies to Europe?
Inosmi:
At least 47 leading companies face confiscation of key assets in Russia
IT Channel News:
Moral Rating Agency: many world corporations risk losing their assets in Russia
IT Channel News:
Moral Rating Agency: only 6% of the largest foreign companies that announced they were leaving Russia actually did so
IT4B2B:
Moral Rating Agency: only 6% of the largest foreign companies that announced their withdrawal from Russia did it
Belgium:
The Brussels Times:
The gifts you don’t want this Christmas: Which brands are still operating in Russia?
The Brussels Times:
‘Cowardly’ silence: International companies fear criticising Russia
The Brussels Times:
47 leading corporations at risk of Russian expropriation
The Brussels Times:
‘Moralwashing’: Major companies fail to leave Russian market
FRANCE:
Crumpe:
Despite talk of a ‘vast exodus’, many Western companies are still operating in Russia, Swiss researchers say
Lesnouvelles:
BP, Unilever and HSBC failed to exit Russia properly, new report says
Actualites:
Domino’s Pizza owner under fire after late departure from Russia
Crumpe:
BP’s stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft is ‘blood money’, says adviser to Ukrainian president Zelensky
Crumpe:
Ford exits Russia with joint venture sale, but moral rating agency slams ‘escape clause’
Crumpe:
PepsiCo and other US firms accused of ‘moralwashing’ in statements about Russia
Crumpe:
Exxon Mobil quits Russia after Kremlin ‘expropriation blackmail’
Actualites:
Unilever STILL sells ice cream in Russia as ‘essential goods’
News 24:
Why did Russia cut off the gas supply to Europe?
Oxtero:
Six months after Russia invaded Ukraine, Moral Rating Agency’s ‘Courage Index’ analyzes companies’ statements on Kremlin’s aggression
Crumpe:
Kremlin could seize Russian assets from US companies, moral rating agency warns
Crumpe:
Despite many discussions, many American companies have still not completely left Russia: Moral Rating Agency
SPAIN:
Noticias del Mundo:
Experts reveal a shocking list of companies and banks that continue to trade in Russia
Noticias del Mundo:
The British firm that produces Magnum and Cornetto CONTINUES to sell ice cream in Russia
PostSus:
Nvidia closes Russian offices, will fly relocating workers out of the country, report says
InfoTotal:
Why did Russia stop gas supplies to Europe?
MarketingDirecto.com:
The brands hide their heads like the ostrich when denouncing (bluntly) Russia
MarketingDirecto.com:
Many large companies stood up to Russia with a small mouth (because they are still there)
Bolsamania:
Russia could seize the key assets of about 50 largest companies operating in the country
Bulgaria:
Bulgaria Business Insider:
The Moral Cost Of Christmas: Products That Are Paying For The Invasion Of Ukraine
Novinite:
The Moral Cost of Christmas: Products that are Paying for the Invasion of Ukraine
Novinite:
6 Months Post-Invasion: Few Companies Denounce Russia
GERMANY:
Börsen-Zeitung:
The Putin profiteers – How war and sanctions make oligarchs in Russia even richer
Welt:
For some it’s war, for others it’s big business
Versicherungswirtschaft-Heute:
Allianz and Generali’s business in Russia: if you can’t find a buyer, you’re in the pillory
Versicherungsbote:
How much is Allianz still involved in Russia?
WirtschaftsWoche:
Allianz is pulling out of Russia – isn’t it?
Versicherungswirtschaft-Heute:
Corporations in the grey-area of the East-West conflict
Die Presse:
Corporations in the grey-area of the East-West conflict
ITALY:
L’Indro:
Most of the multinationals remain in Russia and finance the invasion of Ukraine
Italia Oggy:
Draghi: Italy is solid, it will make it
POLAND:
Wiadomosci Kosmetyczne:
Moral Rating Agency: why did so many brands not leave Russia?
Aktualności:
Domino’s Pizza owner ‘evaluating its presence’ in Russia as it comes under fire over late exit
Geekweek:
Russia got the equipment of the American company CISCO despite the sanctions
Money.pl:
Foreign companies have abandoned Russia, but the “list of shame” still exists. Putin owes a lot to this
Katolickie:
Many foreign corporations did not withdraw completely from Russia as they declared
Bialy Kruk:
Many foreign corporations did not withdraw completely from Russia as they declared
NETHERLANDS:
NIEUWS:
BP, Unilever and HSBC have failed to exit Russia properly, a new report warns
NIEUWS:
Owner Domino’s Pizza under fire for late exit Russia
NIEUWS:
Unilever STILL sells ice cream in Russia as ‘essential goods’
Besayes:
Nvidia closes Russian offices, will fly relocating workers out of the country, report says
Kevinwp:
Why has Russia stopped supplying gas to Europe?
Doorbraak.be:
Top companies are not withdrawing from Russia
Dutch IT Channel:
Multinationals in Russia can count on expropriations
SWEDEN:
Dagens PS:
Red-listed: Swedish listed companies remain in Russia
CZECHIA:
Ekonom:
Companies will no longer be fueled only by profit, but also by business ethics
Vlkovobloguje.com:
Flash: how it really is with Western companies in Russia according to Bloomberg information
GREECE:
Imerisia:
Business as usual: 91% of Western companies remain in Russia – Survey
Capital:
Putin’s profiteers – How war and sanctions make oligarchs in Russia even richer
Fortune Greece:
Russia is preparing “expropriation blackmail” for those large multinationals that did not leave the country
Kanaliena:
Russia can seize assets of the world’s largest companies
MACEDONIA:
Brzivesti:
Moralists from Britain: “Don’t buy products sold in Russia”
NORWAY:
Nyheter Idag:
Nvidia closes Russian offices, will fly to move employees out of the country, the report says
Nyheter Idag:
Intel, Microsoft, Samsung Risk Russia “Blackmail”: Watchdog Group
HUNGARY:
TOZSDEFORUM:
The Germans are already counting on Russian gas at all – what will happen in the winter?
ROMANIA:
Ziare:
British media revelations: Shocking list of Western companies still doing business with Russia
Radio Free Europe:
Nokian Tires after leaving Russia: 650 million euro factory and 500 jobs in Oradea
G4Media.ro:
200 days since the invasion of Ukraine: Most multinationals have not left Russia and are accused of financing Putin’s war/Who withdrew, who stayed
TURKEY:
Haber Film:
Why did Russia cut off gas supplies to Europe?
PORTUGAL:
Snowoci:
Nvidia closes Russian offices and will transfer employees out of the country, report says
Fast Company Brazil:
Many companies promised to leave Russia, but many remain there.
EAST AFRICA:
Food Business:
Unilever accused of moral-washing by selling Cornetto and Magnum ice cream as essential food
Idman News:
Kremlin could seize Russian assets of U.S. companies, warns Moral Rating Agency
CHINA:
Wall Street Journal (China):
Apple has stopped importing gold and tungsten from Russia.
TAIWAN:
Central News Agency:
Multinational corporations make the most money in Russia
KOREA:
WikiLeaks:
Many global companies are showing timid attitude to Russia’s war of aggression.
eTurboNews:
Companies are afraid to blame Russia
Cmobile.g-enews:
SK/CJ remaining in Russia ‘It’s noticeable’
Korea Times:
‘Courage Index’ accuses Korea’s largest companies of cowardice toward Russia
MALAYSIA:
Oriental Daily:
Multinational corporations make the most money in Russia
LEBANON:
AlmoOon:
Kremlin could seize Russian assets of US companies, warns Moral Rating Agency
INDONESIA:
Investor.ID:
Ukraine: BP Enjoys ‘Blood Money’ for Operations in Russia
iNewsPantura.id:
Risky Assets! Russian giant escaping from Russia confiscated by Putin
Republic World:
Russia May Seize Assets Of At Least 47 Biggest Companies Of The World: Report
Newshubweek:
Putin could soon nationalize the dozens of foreign firms that remain in Russia experts say
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Corporations say they will leave Russia but don’t
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