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Ukraine Moves to Seize Water Giant With Russian Ties

kyivpost.com · 8dShare

Ukrainian authorities are seeking independent management or possible nationalization of IDS Ukraine, producer of the country’s largest bottled water brands. The dispute concerns a 49% stake held by Russian investors, including sanctioned oligarch Mikhail Fridman, and a separate 34% stake owned by the Patarkatsishvili family, which opposes the move and threatens international litigation.

First report: Ukraine seeks to seize water company owned by billionaire family of British theatre mogul — theguardian.com, 8d