Putin seizes AptarGroup's Russian plant, hands to ex-Danone arm

Putin signed a decree placing Aptar Vladimir, a wholly-owned subsidiary of France's AptarGroup, under temporary external management by Danone's former Russian unit. This marks a further escalation of Russia's asset seizure campaign against Western firms, now targeting a packaging manufacturer. The move signals continued legal risk for foreign companies with Russian operations, though the direct market impact is limited given Aptar's size.