Russian Fortum unit changes CEO after Moscow takes control of firm

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MOSCOW, April 26 (Reuters) - The Russian unit of Finnish energy group Fortum - which Russia took temporary control of on Tuesday in what the Kremlin said was a retaliatory move against the "aggressive actions" of Western countries - has changed its CEO, the company said on Wednesday. The company said in a statement that its operations were continuing as before and that new Chief Executive Vyacheslav Kozhevnikov had been selected in accordance with requirements by the Russian authorities. (Reporting by Reuters)
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