After Russia’s attack on Ukraine, companies are leaving the country – all of them? No, some remain and are now coming under pressure to justify themselves. The arguments are not always understandable.
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The British rock band The Clash has had many hits, one of her biggest in 1982: “Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?” Should I stay or should I go now? Many companies that have done very good business and profits in Russia have to ask themselves this question. After Putin’s attack on Ukraine, there was a real exodus from Russia. Siemens, Volkswagen , McDonald’s, Obi, Ikea, Adidas – the list of companies is long that are leaving the country, going out of business and closing their shops – some faster, some only after some hesitation.Public pressure to ask moral questions over commercial ones is increasing bigger every day.
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