Ukraine crisis: Russia warns Western firms of arrests, says report

Russia has faced unprecedented sanctions imposed by Western governments after the invasion of Ukraine

Russian authorities, facing potential economic calamity as Western sanctions take hold, have threatened foreign companies hoping to withdraw from the country with arrests and asset seizures, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

Russian prosecutors have issued warnings to several foreign entities — via calls, letters and in-person visits — including to Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Procter & Gamble, IBM and Yum Brands, the parent company of KFC and Pizza Hut, according to the business daily, citing sources familiar with the matter. 

They have threatened to arrest officials who have criticised the government or to seize assets, including intellectual property. 

The warnings have prompted at