While most western companies have put their Russian business on hold because of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, carmaker Renault remains active in Russia.
According to media reports, the French automaker continues to sell cars in Russia and intends to continue producing there.
Renault had previously stopped its Russian production due to supply bottlenecks. Now she should pick up speed again, confirmed a company spokeswoman.
As Deutsche Welle reports, citing insiders, the decision to remain active in Russia has the backing of the French government.
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The Japanese car manufacturers Nissan and Mitsubishi, with whom Renault works as part of a partnership, probably want to continue producing and selling in Russia.
Russia’s largest automaker AvtoVAZ (which builds the Lada, for example) also wants to start production again this week. The Russian company was acquired by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance in 2014.