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Mondelez CEO Dirk Van de Put defended the company's decision to continue operating in Russia, stating it was the 'right decision' to protect jobs and prevent asset seizure by the Kremlin.
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Who
Dirk Van de Put, Alex Sobel
What
Mondelez CEO Dirk Van de Put defended the company's decision to continue operating in Russia, stating it was the 'right decision' to protect jobs and prevent asset seizure by the Kremlin.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:05:23 GMT · 3h 40m ago
Where
Russia, Ukraine ·
Why
Van de Put argued that pulling out of Russia would risk thousands of jobs, leave Mondelez vulnerable to the Kremlin taking control of its local operations, and potentially grant Russia a larger source of income from seized assets.
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This decision by a major global food company highlights the complex ethical and business challenges faced by multinational corporations operating in conflict zones, potentially influencing public opinion and policy discussions about corporate responsibility during wartime.
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3 events in this thread- War & Conflict3h 40m agoMondelez's CEO Dirk Van de Put defended the company's decision to continue operating in Russia, stating that pulling out would risk jobs and asset confiscation, despite admitting the taxes paid fund the war with Ukraine.Open article
- Currently Reading3h 40m agoMondelez CEO Dirk Van de Put defended the company's decision to continue operating in Russia, stating it was the 'right decision' to protect jobs and prevent asset seizure by the Kremlin.
- War & Conflict3h 40m agoMondelez CEO Dirk Van de Put defended the company's decision to continue operating in Russia, citing job protection and preventing Kremlin control of assets.Open article