The Guardian: Unilever to comply with Russian conscription law if staff called up

The consumer group Unilever, which owns brands including Cornetto ice-cream and Dove soap, has said it will comply with Russian conscription law, meaning its Russian employees could be sent to war in Ukraine if called up.

The Anglo-Dutch group, whose products also include Marmite spread and Magnum ice-creams, is facing controversy over its decision to remain operating in Russia, where it employs about 3,000 workers across four manufacturing sites, producing mainly personal care and hygiene products, but also ice-cream.

In a letter to the group B4Ukraine, which campaigns for companies to cease operating in Russia, Unilever said it would comply with Russian conscription law.

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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jul/23/unilever-comply-russian-conscription-law-staff-called-up