Mondelez'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.

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Mondelez's decision highlights the complex ethical and business challenges multinational corporations face during international conflicts, balancing economic interests and employee welfare against the potential for indirectly supporting belligerent actions. The company's continued presence and tax contributions in Russia are drawing criticism from parliamentary groups.