Russia-Ukraine war: Porsche stops car delivery in Russia; provides ₹8.39 cr in aid to Kyiv

Volkswagen Group owned luxury car brand, Porsche, has decided to stop deliveries of ir car in Russia in retaliation to Moscow's military offensive in Ukraine. decision was taken as Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered its ninth day. Sharing details about ir sales in Russian nation, Porshe said that y have 26 centres in 20 cities in Russia. Porshe ded that y have sold 6,262 cars in Russia in last financial year, 2021.

" most popular model was Cayenne with 3,431 units (representing more than 54%). Macan followed in second place with 1,413 vehicles (more than 22%). iconic 911 sports car was handed over to 375 customers in past fiscal year. In total, Porsche delivered 301,915 vehicles worldwide in 2021," company said in its official statement.

Porsche, sharing ir reaction to  ongoing Russia Ukraine war, said, "We do hope for a cessation of hostilities and a return to diplomacy and is convinced that a sustainable solution to conflict can only be found under auspices of international law. In everything that Porsche does, safety and wellbeing of people are paramount. degree of impact on business activities is continuously being determined by a task force of experts."

Volkswagen Group provides aid to Ukraine

Volkswagen Group-owned brand donated one million euros (over Rs 8.39 crore) to war-torn Ukraine. carmaker will be donating money through UNO-Flüchtlingshilfe which is a United Nations Refugee aid in Germany and Ferry Porsche Foundation. UN group will be given 75 thousand euros while latter will be receiving rest to provide help in Ukraine.

Providing ditional information car brand said money donated to Ferry Porsche Foundation will be used to help children in villages in an emergency while UN will use money for groundwork. Sharing his feeling about situation in Ukraine Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said, "We are deeply sdened by events in Ukraine. Many people need urgent aid through no fault of ir own. We are refore contributing and supporting organisations that help population on ground.”