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Foreign companies that left Russia after the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine are now cautiously discussing a possible return. However, some never left. More than 11,000 Western-owned companies continue to operate in Russia, contributing an estimated $5 billion in annual tax payments to the Kremlin, The Insider has tallied. The countries with the most companies still active in Russia are the United States and Germany. Yet none of these businesses — nor any of the other foreign firms that have profited from the war — are in a hurry to devote their earnings towards Ukraine’s ongoing self-defense.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

It was about money all along?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago

The "Rules of Acquisition" from state that "War is good for business" (Rule 34).

Don't search rule 34 for details.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

"If you can't make money during a war, you flat out cannot make money." Varrik, Legend of Korra. Image

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Before clicking: prediction, Nestlé.

Edit: not top, but they're up there.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

You may be interested also in https://leave-russia.org/ (list of companies and their operating status in Russia)