(Reuters) – International companies with exposure to Russia are preparing for the West to impose fresh sanctions on the country after an escalation in the Ukraine crisis. Below are comments from companies: NESTLE, FOOD GROUP WITH FACTORIES IN RUSSIA “We are closely monitoring the situation and have business continuity plans in place that can be activated as needed. The safety and protection of our employees remains our highest priority. We will not speculate on any potential sanctions,” a Nestle spokesperson said. As of 2020, the company had six factories in Russia, including plants making con…