Ukraine’s prime minister said that Nestle’s CEO exhibited “no comprehension” when he requested the company to cease its operations in Russia. In a tweet on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he spoke with Nestle CEO Mark Schneider about the company’s continuing operations in Russia.
“Paying taxes to a terrorist country’s budget means murdering helpless infants and mothers,” Shmyhal said on Twitter. He added that he hopes “Nestle would reconsider its decision soon.”
In reaction to its invasion of Ukraine, the west slammed Russia with a barrage of sanctions aimed at hurting its economy. A large number of corporations, many of them Western, have halted operations in Russia, with pressure growing on those that have stayed. Nestle has ceased exporting non-essential commodities like coffee and mineral water to Russia but is still shipping basics like pet and baby food.
Impact on Branches in Ukraine
Nestle reopened several facilities in Ukraine on March 3 to help the supply of critical food and beverage supplies after they were shut down. companies that remain in Russia, such as yogurt company Danone, have maintained that they supply things that Russians require for existence. Asset seizures are also a danger to businesses if they leave the nation. Denys Shmyhal, the Prime Minister of Ukraine, encouraged Nestle SA CEO Mark Schneider to reconsider the firm’s decision to retain some activities in Russia, openly putting pressure on the world’s largest food corporation.
Nestle has halted shipments of non-essential products such as Nespresso coffee and San Pellegrino water to Russia; however, it continues to provide vital items such as baby and pet food. Last year, Russia brought in 1.7 billion Swiss francs ($1.8 billion), or around 2% of Nestle’s overall revenue.
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