INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
companies that left Russia after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine have seen their buyback options expire, the head of the American Chamber
companies had left Russia, with a similar number continuing operations in the country.While legal experts say buyback options remain in
place in sectors like automotive, consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, services and hospitality, they are largely absent in high-tech
fields like aviation and semiconductors, where Russia is eager to lure back Western firms due to domestic shortages.Experts note that the
true share of lapsed options is difficult to assess, as some exit deals included undisclosed repurchase clauses.Agee said the duration of
and Russian officials sparked speculation that some Western firms might consider re-entering the Russian market in the event of a peace deal
on Ukraine.Russian officials have proposed managing a possible large-scale return of foreign companies, but President Vladimir Putin warned
that any return would be subject to tough protectionist conditions.In February, the CEO of automaker AvtoVAZ said that Renault, the Russian
