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Toymaker Lego Is Latest Multinational To Pull Out Of Russia Since Invasion Of Ukraine


Lego said it would stop all its Russian operations, ending the employment of its Moscow staff and a partnership with a company operating 81 stores in the country. (file photo)
Lego said it would stop all its Russian operations, ending the employment of its Moscow staff and a partnership with a company operating 81 stores in the country. (file photo)

Danish toy company Lego is suspending its commercial operations in Russia, a company spokeswoman said on July 12.

"I can confirm that the Lego Group has decided to indefinitely cease commercial operations in Russia given the continued extensive disruption in the operating environment," she said.

Lego said it would stop all its Russian operations, ending the employment of its Moscow staff and a partnership with a company operating 81 stores in the country.

The company had already cut deliveries to Russia in March because of the invasion of Ukraine, but the 81 stores had remained open.

Since Russia launched the invasion in February, several other multinational companies -- from fast food pioneer McDonalds to home furnishings giant IKEA -- have exited Russia after announcing moves to sell their assets and sever partnerships with local businesses.

Based on reporting by AFP and dpa
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