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Putin has ordered preparations for the return of Western companies to Russia.

This is reported by Financial Times.

On February 21, Putin stated that he wants Russian companies to have "certain advantages" over those "returning to our market." According to FT, Russia is seriously inclined to welcome Western companies.

Journalists also note that several American companies have already expressed preliminary interest in resuming their operations in Russia; however, none have yet taken active steps toward returning.

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow should allow Western companies only into sectors “where there will be no risks for the economy”, in case “someone wakes up on the wrong side again”.