Yes. On September 17–18, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree placing Nestlé’s Russian businesses under temporary administration by L.E.V. Management. The same order also covered French retailer Auchan, DIY chain Lemana Pro (formerly Leroy Merlin), and logistics firm FM Logistic.
Under Russia’s temporary-administration rules, ownership is not formally transferred at once, but a state-appointed manager takes control of the assets. Nestlé said it would take all necessary steps to protect its rights and was assessing its options; Russia accounts for roughly 1% of the company’s global sales.
Source: Reuters — What we know about Russia’s move to take control of Nestlé, Auchan assets