From fashion to cars, Russian markets pose new test for Western brands

[New Straits Times] - 02/28/2025

Washington’s push to swiftly end the conflict in Ukraine has sparked speculation that Western brands may want to return to Russia, but from fashion to cars, the markets they vacated now look more competitive than three years ago. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd



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