German building materials manufacturer Knauf has announced its withdrawal from Russia after over 30 years of operation, citing 'current events' as the reason. The decision follows a journalistic investigation by Tagesschau, which revealed Knauf's involvement in supplying materials for reconstruction work in the Russian-occupied Mariupol. This involvement has led to significant controversy, as it is seen as supporting Moscow's propaganda efforts. Additionally, the German prosecutor's office in Würzburg has opened a preliminary investigation into Knauf to determine if the company violated sanctions against Russia.
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⚡️The German fashion house #HugoBoss has announced its withdrawal from Russia. It has agreed with the Russian government to sell its Russian business to the wholesale partner Stockmann, Russian state media reported. https://t.co/g6XKs2fteJ
German building giant probed over Mariupol reconstruction A report has claimed Knauf was actively engaged in rebuilding the city which was heavily damaged in 2022 https://t.co/Yz5zcbJSBi https://t.co/TC0tw3bazO
Following Knauf’s announcement that it would be leaving Russia, the Prosecutor’s Office in the German city of Würzburg said it had opened a preliminary investigation into the company to establish whether it had violated sanctions against Russia. https://t.co/QOJ33c0gT5
German prosecutors have launched an investigation into the use of products of Knauf, the largest manufacturer of building materials, in the reconstruction of Mariupol, which was seized by Russia. The Würzburg city prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation against the… https://t.co/GYgsnsAuuU
⚡Russian media: German prosecutor's office opens preliminary investigation into Knauf. https://t.co/IXJNjYSvwN
German company Knauf, a producer of construction materials, announced its exit from Russia The company made a decision after an investigation uncovered its involvement in construction work in Mariupol https://t.co/zqMhypMXgz
The German company @Knauf_DE is leaving Russia after a journalist investigation by @tagesschau on the supply of materials for reconstruction work in occupied Mariupol. This is an important decision, as the company has effectively contributed to the consolidation of the occupation… https://t.co/AQu05mY4Yo
That recent investigation into the German construction materials firm Knauf has paid off, sorta, as the company now says it will ditch its Russian subsidiary, which has been helping in the Mariupol reconstruction (a big propaganda campaign for Moscow). https://t.co/KsiJ6UIwoQ
⚡️ Media: German building materials firm Knauf to withdraw from Russia. https://t.co/fU7ozs6Zai
🙄 German company Knauf to leave Russia after scandal with construction in occupied Mariupol https://t.co/TeBJ1cqcPV
⚡️ Media: German building materials firm Knauf announces withdrawal from Russia. https://t.co/fU7ozs6Zai
The German manufacturer of building materials Knauf completely stops working in Russia 'against the background of current events'. The reasons are not specified, but the company was recently involved in a scandal with supplies to occupied Mariupol. https://t.co/RdQi0YnpzI https://t.co/Hl9Cd1PlNb
⚡ Knauf exits Russia after 30 years, mired in Mariupol construction controversy. The company has been operating in Russia for over 30 years, but has cited "current events" as the reason for its departure. https://t.co/oHVJYtPYnk