Lamborghini announces the termination of its activities in Russia

Lamborghini is familiar with the current situation between Ukraine and Russia, and given the position of the latter country, the brand has decided to stop its activities in Russia. Lamborghini will also make a donation to support Ukrainians affected by the war

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second week, more and more companies are announcing the end of their operations in the Russian Federation. New among them is that the Italian manufacturer announced it on Twitter this week.

Lamborghini speaks with concern

Lamborghini's statement was explicit about the conflict, although it was not directly critical of Russia, saying the company is "deeply saddened by events in Ukraine and views the situation with great concern." The company also notes that "due to the current situation, business with Russia has been suspended."

Similar measures have already been taken by Volkswagen and other brands.

The move follows a decision by parent company Volkswagen, which announced on March 3 that it would stop car production at its Russian plants in Kaluga and Nizhny Novgorod. The export of Volkswagen cars to Russia has also been stopped.

Many other brands that were initially hesitant to act have announced they are no longer doing business in Russia. On Tuesday, Coca-Cola, McDonalds, Starbucks and PepsiCo announced they were suspending business with the country. It's a particularly bold move for Pepsi, which has been doing business in Russia for decades and earlier in the USSR, once accepting vodka and warships as payment.  

Lamborghini joins in helping the victims

In an effort to support the victims of the war, Lamborghini also announced that it would make a donation to the UN Refugee Relief to help the organization provide "critical and practical support on the ground". An estimated 2 million people have fled the country since the conflict began in late February, according to current UN figures published by The Washington Post. 

A new shortage of chips may be caused

The invasion of Ukraine has already been generated, as the country is one of the main suppliers of neon, and gas plays a critical role in the semiconductor manufacturing process. Part of Porsche's SUV production has already been hit by war-related supply chain issues, and unconfirmed leaks suggest the company's sports cars could be next.

Russia may receive more sanctions from different companies

With Russia showing no desire to stop the invasion and stop the violence, sanctions are likely to continue to escalate as it becomes harder for companies to justify doing business with a country at war. A quick and peaceful end to the conflict is really the only way many brands will consider returning to normal trading in Russia.

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