Ford Ceases Operations In Russia

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JAKARTA - Ford and its local partners in Russia have said they are temporarily suspending operations in the country following the military invasion of Ukraine. It is not yet known how long the operation will be suspended, and Ford only said "until further notice". As part of the global community, Ford is deeply concerned. with the invasion of Ukraine and the resulting threat to peace and stability. The situation forced Ford to reassess its operations in Russia. In recent years, Ford has significantly ceased operations in Russia, now focusing exclusively on commercial van manufacturing and sales through a minority interest in the Sollers Ford joint venture. "In light of the circumstances, we have today informed our JV partners that we are suspending our operations in Russia, effective immediately, until further notice," Ford said in a statement.

Although Ford does not have significant operations in Ukraine, part of its workforce worldwide are Ukrainian citizens, so Ford continues to support them. The Ford Fund has also donated $100,000 to the Global Giving Ukraine Relief Fund for humanitarian aid to help Ukrainian citizens and families who were neglected during this crisis. Almost all global vehicle manufacturers chose to suspend their operations in Russia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine that reaped sanctions from the European Union and the US.