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Drug giant profits millions from Russian sales
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark /Economy & Trade

Drug giant profits millions from Russian sales

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A pharmaceutical giant's subsidiary has generated hundreds of millions in profit by selling medicine in Russia.
  • The subsidiary's earnings are substantial, reaching a three-digit million surplus.
  • An expert anticipates criticism regarding the company's continued business in Russia.

A subsidiary of a major pharmaceutical company has achieved significant financial success through its operations in Russia, accumulating a profit of hundreds of millions. The company's Danish subsidiary, in particular, has reported a three-digit million surplus from its sales of medicine within the Russian market.

This substantial profit generation comes at a time when many international companies have withdrawn from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The continued business activities and subsequent financial gains are expected to draw criticism from various quarters.

An expert in the field anticipates that the pharmaceutical giant will face scrutiny and potential backlash for its ongoing commercial engagement in Russia. The financial success of the subsidiary highlights the complex ethical and economic considerations faced by multinational corporations operating in the current geopolitical climate.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.