Foreign companies that have remained in Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine will be supported by authorities in the country, a top official said in an interview with state news agency RIA published Friday. "I would like to emphasize that companies that are still interested in conscientiously continuing their work in our country and comply with Russian legislation are not in danger. Moreover, they can count on the support of the Russian authorities and the creation of favorable conditions for business development in our market," Birichevsky said. The company also confirmed it would comply with legislation that could see its employees in Russia conscripted into the war. Groups including the B4Ukraine Coalition as well as Ukrainian authorities have heavily criticized companies that have chosen to remain in Russia.

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Persons: Dmitry Birichevsky, conscientiously, Birichevsky, — Jenni Reid Organizations: CNBC, EU, Unilever, B4Ukraine Coalition Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Russian