‘I am watching my business fall apart’ – Can retailers survive inside Putin’s Russia?

A local partner of one British brand says his hopes are fading and risks deepening as stock dwindles

Western brands have swiftly moved to shut down operations in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, wiping well-known goods from the shelves. But what does it feel like for those trying to run businesses in the country?

The Russian partner of one western brand shares their story.