French retailer Auchan maintains presence in Russia, Moscow, Russian Federation - 11 Jul 2023
People shopping at an Auchan hypermarket in Moscow, Russia, 11 July 2023. As part of the economic sanctions imposed by the West on Russia, due to the start of Russia's 'Special Military Operation' in Ukraine in February 2022, a number of international brands had announced the suspension, limitation or closing of their operations in Russia. French multinational retail group Auchan said in a March 2023 statement that it observed the terms of the embargoes and sanctions on Russia by operating 'within the strict framework of the law', adding that it will remain open in both Ukraine and Russia.