Russian Subsidiary of German Retailer Metro Donates $12M to Military Fund
The funds will buy tactical gear, vehicles and anti-drone systems for Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine, an ONF executive said.
- On Friday, Metro Russia announced a donation of 1 billion rubles to the People's Front, a pro-war foundation managed by President Vladimir Putin's political coalition.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin placed Metro Russia under 'temporary management' in late September; CEO Johannes Tholey said the company decided to 'act preemptively' to avoid worst-case scenarios.
- According to senior ONF executive Sergei Gorbunov, the donation will fund 'purchasing equipment needed by the military on the front lines,' including vehicles and anti-drone systems.
- This takeover coincides with similar seizures of major Western companies in recent weeks, including retail chain Auchan, food giant Nestlé, and logistics operator FM Logistic.
- The Russian government expects businesses to pay $5.7 billion in voluntary contributions to plug a widening budget deficit amid record war spending.
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Kremlin-seized German company Metro AG transfers 1 billion rubles to Russian military without approval
Metro AG responded, saying it did not approve the donations. On Sept. 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree placing the Russian subsidiary of Metro AG under the Kremlin's control.
Metro Retail Chain Directs $10.3 Million to Russian Military Supply Fund
The retail network Metro, whose Russian operations were placed under temporary state management less than a month ago, announced a contribution of $10.3 million to the "People's Front. Everything for Victory!" organization, as reported by Meduza.
The German trade network Metro did not approve the transfer of 1 billion rubles to weapons against Ukraine, and the Russian daughter of the company, which was transferred by Putin ' s decree to temporary external management, transferred it to the Russian Federation ' s military forces.
Putin’s Temporary Control of Metro Unit Reaps Funds for War Push
The local unit of German grocer Metro said it committed 1 billion rubles ($12.4 million) to Russia’s war effort a month after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered it be put into temporary administration.
The Metro trading network, which was placed under temporary control in September 2026, sent 1 billion roubles to the Popular Front Foundation, All for Victory!, to support the special military operation. The funds allocated will be used to purchase the necessary equipment for the military, and will hand over to RIA News with reference to the People's Front press service. "The organization's contribution will resolve urgent issues with the acquis…
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