Western Assets in Russia: Navigating a Challenging Landscape

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Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Western Assets in Russia: Navigating a Challenging Landscape

The EU should develop a comprehensive and sustainable strategy to address the issues surrounding European companies’ assets in Russia. Such a strategy should encompass legal, political, and economic considerations with the aim of safeguarding the interests of these firms.

By Alexandra Prokopenko

Published on Jul 3, 2023

The Centre for East European and International Studies

About the Author

Alexandra Prokopenko

Fellow, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Alexandra Prokopenko is a fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center.

Recent Work

Paper
Loyal but Powerless: The Downgrading of Russia’s Elite
- Alexandra Prokopenko
Book
From Sovereigns to Servants. How the War Against Ukraine Reshaped Russia’s Elite
- Alexandra Prokopenko

Economy Russia

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