Mondelez chief defends staying in Russia as Ukraine war taxes draw criticism
The chief executive of Mondelez has defended the company's decision to keep operating in Russia, saying it was the "right decision" after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Dirk Van de Put said the move was intended to protect thousands of jobs and avoid the risk of the Kremlin taking control of the company's local operations. He also acknowledged that he was "not pleased" that taxes paid in Russia are helping fund the war.Van de Put made the comments in an in-depth interview, where he said the company had tried to remain neutral in the conflict. He said Mondelez... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 01:00 LONDON
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