Carlsberg sees interest in its Russian business, but price unclear

A bartender holds a glass of Carlsberg beer in a bar in St. Petersburg June 17, 2014. REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk/File Photo

COPENHAGEN, April 28 (Reuters) – Danish brewer Carlsberg (CARLb.CO) said on Thursday it was difficult to say what price it could achieve for the Russian business it put up for sale last month and there were attendant risks, but it was seeing buying interest.

Carlsberg, the Western brewer most exposed to the Russian market, joined rivals Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI.BR) and Heineken (HEIO.AS) in seeking to withdraw after Moscow invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. read more

“There is absolutely interest in the business,” Chief Executive Cees ‘t Hart said on a conference call. “We’re making good progress, but it may take quite a while.” He did not name any potential buyers.

Carlsberg last week said it…