No Western companies have applied to return to the Russian market, a top official says

No Western companies have applied to return to the Russian market, a top official says

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Medvedev clarified the situation with the return to Russia of Western companies: EADaily

EADaily, March 20th, 2025. Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, noting that the Russian authorities, after the start of their SMO on Ukraine has not expelled foreign companies from the country, he said that none of the representatives of Western business has yet officially applied for a return.

No Western company has applied to return to Russia, contradicting recent speculation about the possible return of foreign companies to the local market. "No one has officially applied yet, they are just testing the waters informally," Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, was quoted as saying by the state news agency TASS.

The war is still going on, but Wall Street is already speculating on a peace economy. Analysts believe that even if US-Russian relations are restored, the opportunities for overseas companies will be limited.

Moscow suggests re-establishing relations, a boon for American companies, but many hesitate to return

The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council does not feel sorry for companies that do not return to Russia.