Technically this is ‘old’ news now and it was sort of confirmed last week, albeit in an unofficial way. However, the statement has now been added to the LEGO® Newsroom. It confirms the news that shipments of LEGO products to Russia have been paused as well as highlighting the support being given to those in the Ukraine through a donation in partnership with LEGO Foundation and Ole Kirk’s Fond. You can learn more about that here. The statement can be read below:
Our thoughts are with all the children and families suffering as a result of the war in Ukraine.
Our priority is the safety of all our colleagues. We are in contact with our Ukrainian team and are providing ongoing support to ensure their safety. We are also working to support other colleagues around the world impacted by the escalating crisis including our team in Russia.
We have paused shipments of products to Russia given the extensive disruption to the operating environment.
We care deeply about the lasting impact on children and together with the LEGO Foundation and Ole Kirk’s Fond, we will donate DKK 110 million (approx. USD 16.5 million) to emergency relief efforts, with a focus on providing support for children and families. The donation will be made to existing partners, including the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Save the Children, and the Danish Red Cross.
This is a volatile and constantly evolving situation which we are monitoring closely.
