March 9 (Reuters) - Russia's ruling party, United Russia, said on Wednesday that a government commission had approved the first step towards nationalising assets of foreign firms that leave the country in the wake of economic sanctions over Ukraine.
United Russia added in a statement on the Telegram messaging app that the commission on law making activity had supported a bill allowing for firms more than 25% owned by foreigners from "unfriendly states" to be put into external administration.
"This will prevent bankruptcy and save jobs," it said.
