The Russian ambassador in Rome informs the Italian Foreign Ministry of the transfer of 100% of Ariston's capital within the legal framework

The Russian Ambassador to Rome, Alexei Paramonov, informed the Italian Foreign Ministry of the transfer of the entire authorized capital of Ariston to the temporary management of Gazprom Home Appliances within the legal framework.

The embassy published on its Telegram channel what Paramonov said to the Italian Foreign Ministry after summoning him: “The Russian side provided comprehensive clarifications regarding the legality and validity of the decisions taken, and it was confirmed that these steps were taken within the legal framework and in response to the unfriendly measures that violate international law taken by the United States.” The United States and the foreign states to which it has acceded, which aim to unlawfully deprive Russia and its legal entities and individuals of the right to ownership and/or restrict this right to property located on the territory of these states.”

The embassy added: “The Russian ambassador reminded his interlocutors that Moscow always attaches special importance to fruitful and mutually beneficial trade and economic relations with Italy, and that full responsibility for the negative consequences of their destruction lies with the Italian authorities, who sacrificed true national interests in order to participate in unpromising geopolitical adventures.” "And dangerously anti-Russian."

Russian President Vladimir Putin had signed a decree transferring ownership of the Russian branch of Ariston and BSH Hausgerate to the temporary management of Gazprom Home Appliances, and the document was published on the official portal for legal materials.

BSH Hausgerate is a German company that produces home appliances. It was founded in 1967. In 2015, another manufacturing company, Bosch, made BSH its subsidiary, purchasing the partners’ share. Among the most famous brands of this company are “Bosch” and “Siemens.” ".

Ariston is a brand owned by Indesit and produces large home appliances, including water heaters, stoves, etc.

Gazprom Home Systems is a subsidiary of Gazprom, the largest Russian manufacturer of household gas and electric stoves and components for equipment that uses gas.