Putin transfers Russian Metro assets to temporary management

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree that transferred the Russian assets of Metro to JSC UK Trading RUS. The document is published on the portal of legal acts.

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Published Sep 28, 2026

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree that transferred the Russian assets of Metro to JSC UK Trading RUS.

The document is published on the portal of legal acts. It states that 100% of the shares of Metro Verhaus Noginsk, which previously belonged to Metro Cash & Carry Russia B.V., are transferred to the joint-stock company UK Trading RUS. Retail Property 5 LLC also came under its management.

According to open data, JSC “UK Trading RUS” was registered on September 8. Its founder is named Tolay Johannes Maria.

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