External management for companies, Trump's words about Zelensky: Kremlin briefing
- Moscow announces 'external management' for firms from 'unfriendly nations'—aka the corporate kiss of death for Western brands still breathing in Russia.
- Peskov cheers Trump's criticism of Zelensky: 'We see eye-to-eye'—because nothing says diplomacy like agreeing on who's the bad guy in the graveyard.
- Putin has a mystery international call on the schedule; likely a group chat titled 'No Zelensky Allowed'.
- Kremlin insists you can't discuss Ukraine peace without 'operational' Kiev leadership—code for 'we'll only negotiate with our own puppet.'
- Russian expropriation trend continues: nationalizing assets seized from 'unlawful' holders while complaining about unlawful seizures.
Brief Summary
In a daily Kremlin briefing as predictable as a hangover, Peskov confirmed the creeping seizure of Western corporate assets under the bland euphemism 'external management,' targeting companies from countries guilty of the heinous crime of not being Russia's friend. Meanwhile, he found a rare moment of bipartisan harmony with Trump, both agreeing that Zelensky won't play ball on peace—because apparently, blaming the guy getting invaded is the new consensus.
Why This Matters
If you own stock in any Western firm with Russian operations, this is your quarterly reminder that those shares have a shelf life shorter than a Kremlin-approved cucumber. The asset-grabbing isn't just a trend; it's a geopolitical game of Monopoly where Russia owns the board, the pieces, and the banker.