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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
Jon Robinson

Bentley stops exporting to Russia as owner Volkswagen halts production over invasion of Ukraine

Bentley has stopped exporting its luxury cars to Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine.

The Crewe-headquartered company has made the move with immediate effect following an announcement by its owner, Volkswagen.

The group has also stopped the production of vehicles in Russia until further notice.

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A statement said: "The Volkswagen Group has received the news about the war in Ukraine with great dismay and shock.

"Volkswagen continues to hope for a cessation of hostilities and a return to diplomacy.

"We are convinced that a sustainable solution to the conflict can only be found on the basis of international law.

"Against the background of the Russian attack on Ukraine and the resulting consequences, the group board of management of Volkswagen AG has decided to stop the production of vehicles in Russia until further notice.

"This decision applies to the Russian production sites in Kaluga and Nizhny Novgorod.

"Vehicle exports to Russia will also be stopped with immediate effect.

"With the extensive interruption of business activities in Russia, the executive board is reviewing the consequences from the overall situation, during this period of great uncertainty and upheaval."

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