The world is focused on the Russian invasion of Ukraine after months of denial by Putin. The world reacted quickly in ways that may not have been expected, and Ford has joined that positive action.

Many Australian alcohol retailers have removed Russian products from shelves and banking with Russia has been interrupted. But, it has not stopped there.

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Ford has wound back its Russian interests over the last few years, leaving the commercial van operations intact. Now, that is also suspended until further notice.

In support, Ford issued this press release:

“As part of the global community, Ford is deeply concerned about the invasion of Ukraine and the resultant threats to peace and stability. The situation has compelled us to reassess our operations in Russia.  In recent years, Ford has significantly wound down its Russian operations, which now focus exclusively on commercial van manufacturing and Russian sales through a minority interest in the Sollers Ford joint venture. Given the situation, we have today informed our JV partners that we are suspending our operations in Russia, effective immediately, until further notice. 

While we don’t have significant operations in Ukraine, we do have a strong contingent of Ukrainian nationals working at Ford around the world and we will continue to support them through this time.

Ford Fund is also making a $100,000 donation to the Global Giving Ukraine Relief Fund for humanitarian aid to assist Ukrainian citizens and families who have been displaced during this crisis.”

Ford is to be congratulated for the action, and we hope that other car makers join the protest. Like the rest of the world, we stand with Ukraine.

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