EXCLUSIVE — Koch Industries is continuing to defend its decision to keep a pair of factories in Russia running as many other American companies shutter their businesses in Russia.

Koch Industries has faced scrutiny since announcing earlier this month that it would keep its small glass manufacturing operation running in Russia despite political pressure facing companies that have chosen to continue business in the country.

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