(WASHINGTON, DC) – A growing number of Western companies, including firms based in the United States, continue to operate in Russia despite sanctions imposed after Moscow’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, according to analysts and public tracking platforms. Data from the monitoring platform LeaveRussia indicates that more than 1,700 companies from NATO countries maintain some level of business activity in Russia. While some major firms have withdrawn following public and political pressure, others have delayed or limited their exit. Consumer goods groups have been cited as examples. Critics note that companies such as Procter & Gamble continue to sell everyday…
