He noted that it is difficult to say how many Western companies have left Russia, as they have different forms of participation.
According to him, there are large companies that are present under their real names, there are numerous representatives of small and medium-sized businesses.
“For example, some major brand has left, but its subcontractors, their Russian subsidiaries, who can operate under completely different names, have remained.
Others leave Russia, but immediately return to us through friendly countries, ”Krasilnikov told RIA Novosti.
Earlier, the press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said that foreign companies are interested in returning to the Russian market and are waiting for the moment to “reverse entry”.
On June 28, it became known that the Finnish tire manufacturer Nokian Tires decided on a controlled withdrawal from the Russian market.
Also, the Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli announced the suspension of investments and the restriction of the operation of its factories in Russia in connection with the events in Ukraine.