“At Volkswagen, we are convinced that a sustainable solution to the conflict can only be achieved on the basis of international law. We therefore appeal to the political actors to end the fighting and return to diplomacy.”
Volkswagen also halted production at two of its EV factories this week, with VW, Audi and Cupra all affected by the stoppage. Production at the firm’s Zwickau and Dresden factories will be on hold until Friday. Affected models include models built on the firm’s MEB platform, such as the ID model range and the Cupra Born.
The Volkswagen Group will donate €1m (£833,690) to refugee charity UNO-Flüchtlingshilfe as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“We at VW Group are very concerned about the current situation in Ukraine,” it posted on social media. “The Group board of management decided that the Group and its brands will donate one million euros to its long-standing partner Unoflucht.”
It also said: “The Volkswagen Group views the Russian attack on Ukraine with great concern and dismay,” adding that it hopes for…
