German retailer Globus expands in Russia, defies exit trend, urges dialogue

German hypermarket chain Globus, owned by billionaire Thomas Bruch, continues opening stores in Russia during the full-scale war, unlike most Western firms that have exited or kept low profiles. Bruch publicly urges Berlin to engage with Moscow, a stance that deviates from the mainstream corporate response. This highlights ongoing Western economic presence in Russia and potential friction with sanctions sentiment.

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