Spar in Russia Defies EU Sanctions | Amsterdam News

Spar supermarkets are defying the odds by staying open—and even expanding—in Russia, with new stores popping up in Moscow despite fierce political pressure. The Dutch brand, bound by contracts, insists it can’t just walk away, even as the Dutch government calls its presence “irresponsible and incompatible” with Ukraine policy. Complicating matters further: shelves in Russian Spars are stocked with EU-sanctioned goods, turning this into a tangled web of business, ethics, and geopolitics. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d5fef9d7e11efe6