Apple, Daimler and Ford leave Moscow: the giants of energy and industry take sides with Ukraine

The energy giants are saying goodbye to Russia, but also the big industry, the car industry above all, public investment funds and freight forwarders are considering how to proceed with almost a week of the Russian attack on Ukraine. On the energy front, Eni announced yesterday that it intends to sell its 50% stake in the BlueStream pipeline equal to that of Gazprom. BP has decided to divest the 19.75% stake in Rosneft and the Norwegian Equinor to terminate the partnership with Rosneft, also terminating the agreement for exploration in Siberia. Leave the country The Danish Orsted, 50.1% controlled by the state, while the French of TotalEnergies, will no longer contribute capital to new projects in Russia and Shell will exit the LNG joint venture with Gazprom. Goodbye to Russia also by the Australian and Norwegian sovereign funds, while Renault closed the Moscow plant. Daimler Truck has terminated its partnership with Kamaz, while Stellantis and Volkswagen are considering how to move. The Danish shipowner Maersk, the leasing operator of the AerCap aircraft, and the UPS and FedEx couriers are also leaving Russia. Apple also closes its doors in Moscow as well as Exxon, Ford, Bmw, Volvo and Harley davidson.