Russia Expands Asset Seizures of Western Firms, Risks Capital Flight and Legal Fallout

Russia is expanding its campaign of temporary asset transfers of European and US companies to Russian firms, as confirmed by a new Putin decree and the seizure of AptarGroup's Russian subsidiary. This action is a retaliatory measure against Western sanctions, with the scope and specific targets of future seizures remaining unclear. The move signals a hardening of Moscow's economic stance and increased risk for remaining foreign investors.