The Russian Metro chain donated 1 billion rubles to the Russian military / 24 Channel Collage
The Russian division of the Metro retail chain transferred 1 billion rubles to the Russian army. The parent company, METRO AG, stated that it had lost operational control over its business in Russia.
On September 28, 2026, the Russian dictator signed a decree forcibly transferring the assets of the Russian Metro Cash & Carry chain to the “temporary management” of the Russian entity UK Torg RUS LLC. Metro’s Ukrainian branch emphasized that it is a completely separate entity from the Russian chain and categorically condemns the armed aggression against Ukraine.
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What Metro Is Saying
Germany’s METRO AG emphasized that it has had no influence over the actions of the Russian subsidiary since it was placed under compulsory temporary administration.
The company has been stripped of operational control and is therefore not responsible for the decisions made by the current management in Russia.
It is claimed that the funds will be directed towards purchasing specialized vehicles, communication and reconnaissance systems, anti-drone equipment, and other equipment for Russian units at the front.
The Russian subsidiary added that “a portion of the transferred funds will go toward humanitarian and social causes.”
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“As part of Russia’s economic system, we consider it important to participate in the state’s strategic initiatives,” said Johannes Tholey, CEO of Metro in Russia.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian branch condemned this move.
METRO Ukraine’s priority remains unchanged: to continue operating in Ukraine, preserve jobs, pay taxes, support Ukrainian businesses, and develop the company in our country. Since the start of the full-scale invasion and as of April 1, 2026, the total amount of charitable aid provided by the company’s Ukrainian office has exceeded 79.4 million hryvnias. A separate area of focus is direct support for charitable and civic organizations, medical facilities, and military units. In partnership with the Superhumans military trauma center, METRO Ukraine donated 36 million hryvnias to provide prosthetics for 29 Ukrainians who lost limbs as a result of the war
The chain’s retail locations in Ukraine continue to operate amid a constant military threat.
However, on October 21, Russian occupiers launched an attack on the Metro store in Rivne. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the strike.
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