Decathlon will close its stores in Russia days after Kyiv called for a boycott of French companies still operating in the country, reports The Telegraph.
Hundreds of Western companies have closed shops or suspended their activities in Russia since Moscow invaded late last month, but others including major French businesses have remained.
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenksy, used an address to the French parliament last week to call out French companies still operating in Russia.
Carmaker Renault subsequently announced an immediate suspension of operations at its Moscow factory but others have stayed put.
On Sunday, Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba called for a global boycott of retail giant Auchan as well as DIY retailer Leroy Merlin and Decathlon, all of which are owned by the Mulliez family.
"In the dramatic context of Ukraine, we are following the evolution of events and particularly the situation of those directly affected," Decathlon said.
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