International Sponsors of War

International Sponsors of War (Ukrainian: Міжнародні спонсори війни, romanized: Mizhnarodni sponsory viyny) is a list of companies and individuals maintained by the Ukrainian National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) in connection with the Russo-Ukrainian War, particularly the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As of August 2023, the list includes 36 companies from 15 countries and 170 individuals who, by doing business with Russia, increase Russian revenues and ultimately Russian military budget in the ongoing war with Ukraine. The list is contrasted with international boycott of Russia when by 2023 more than 1000 companies withdrew or divested themselves from Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.[1] NACP views the list as a reputational instrument for elements of global supply chains, aimed at reducing Russia's financial and technological capability to damage Ukraine. Since September 2022 the list is included into London Stock Exchange Group's database.[2] Some companies among International Sponsors of War are also restricted in other countries.

The process of removal from the list is arbrbitrary and decided by the NACP on the one to one basis.[3] One company has been removed from the list, as it ceased business with Russia and condemned the war. In June 2023 media also reported the removal of five Greek tanker companies from the list,[4][5] however NACP kept them as they did not publicly condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine.[3]

List
Key
Company is also restricted by at least two other countries

Companies
Name Country Branch Notes
Alibaba Group Holding Limited China Various Through AliExpress in Russia the company provides an international platform for the sale of foreign goods.[6]
Auchan France Retail According to NACP, after the invasion of Ukraine, Auchan's Russian subsidiary continued to pay taxes to the Russian budget, supply goods to the Russian military in the occupied Ukrainian territories under the guise of humanitarian aid and help Russian military offices recruit conscripts.[7] In 2021 Auchan generated 3.2 billion euros in Russia, 10% of total revenue at Auchan Retail.[8]
Bacardi Bermuda Liquors The company's Russian division, Bacardi Rus', paid more than 1.2 billion rubles (more than US$12 million) in income tax to the Russian budget.[9]
Bonduelle France Food Although the company stated it suspended all investment projects in Russia and decided to dedicate all profits from sales in Russia to the future reconstruction of Ukraine, it also announced its intention to continue operation in Russia.[10]
Buzzi Unicem Italy Construction Buzzi Unicem operates in Russia through SLK Cement LLC which cooperates with the Russian Ministry of Defense and supplies its products to major Russian state enterprises, such as Rosneft and Rosatom.[11]
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CHOOC) China Oil Arctic oil investment [12]
China National Petroleum Corporation China Oil Investment in Russia [12]
China State Construction Engineering Corporation China Construction In 2021 the company's subsidiaries in Russia (Kitaystroy LLC and Chinastroy front LLC) paid 192.6 million and 8.5 million rubles in taxes, respectively.[13] After the Russian invasion of Ukraine the company continued its cooperation with Russia.[13]
CK Birla Group India Transport technology NBC Bearings, a brand of National Engineering Industries Limited (NEI), itself part of the CK Birla Group, became an alternative to Western suppliers on Russian market. The share of the company's imports to Russia amounted to US$12.3 million from April 2022 to March 2023.[14]
Comnav Technology Ltd. China Navigation and radar equipment The company supplies navigation and radar equipment for the Russian GLONASS system used by Russian and Iranian-made drones in the invasion of Ukraine. From February 24 to December 30, 2022, the company made 73 deliveries to Russia.[15]
Dahua Technology China Video surveillance equipment In 2021 taxes paid by the company to the Russian budget amounted to US$1.12 million.[16] The United States imposed export controls on Dahua chips and the Federal Communications Commission listed the company among those whose products pose a threat to national security.[16] The United Kingdom and Australia banned their public authorities from installing Dahua surveillance cameras.[16]
Danieli Italy Industrial equipment According to NACP, the available information suggests that Danieli cooperates, directly or indirectly, with the Russian military industry enterprises and its customers include Severstal, Evraz and Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works.
Delta Tankers Ltd. Greece Oil tanker services Withdrawn from list after 11th package of EU sanctions, but would not publicly condemn Russian aggression, so reinstated to list.[17]
DP World United Arab Emirates Logistics In June 2023, DP World signed an agreement with the Russian state corporation Rosatom in the field of container transportation and the development of the Northern Sea Route.[18]
DMG Mori Aktiengesellschaft Germany Machine Tools DMG Mori Rus LLC operates a machine tool plant in Ulyanovsk, Ulyanovsk Machine Tool Plant LLC. [12][19]
Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd. Greece Oil tanker services Withdrawn from list after 11th package of EU sanctions, but would not publicly condemn Russian aggression, so reinstated to list.[17]
eKassir Osaühing Estonia Payment equipment Parent company of Russian Ekassir which facilitates operations of sanctioned Russian banks (Sberbank, VTB, etc.).
Great Wall Motor China Automotive industry As of 2023, Russia is the Great Wall's largest sales market outside of China. The company's declared turnover in Russia in 2021 amounted to about US$780 million.[20]
Hikvision China Video surveillance equipment According to NACP, the revenue of the official Hikvision representative in Russia increased by 42% with the start of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, while net profit increased by 1526%.[21] In the US, under John McCain National Defense Authorization Act, federal agencies are barred from buying Hikvision equipment and from entering into official relationships with companies and organizations that use its cameras.[21] In the European Union and Australia usage of Hikvision cameras in official premises is banned.[21]
Japan Tobacco International Switzerland / Japan Tobacco industry With a market share of 34.9%, JTI is regarded as the leader of the tobacco market in Russia. According to NACP, JTI contributed at least US$3.6 billion directly to the Russian budget.[22]
Kerui Group China Oil and gas equipment After Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kerui's shipments to Russia increased 8.5 times. In the fall of 2022, the official representative of Kerui in Russia, Rus-KR LLC, and Gazprom signed a cooperation and strategic partnership agreement.[23]
Leroy Merlin France Home improvement According to NACP, Leroy Merlin Vostok, the company's enterprise in Russia, provides a high revenue part of the Russian budget and is a significant source of income for the Russian government.[24]
Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry United States Ship registration
Mars, Incorporated United States Multinational confectionery, pet food, and other food products Continuing operations in Russia [12]
Metro AG Germany Retail The company partnered with Russian Sberbank. The company's sales in Russia grew to 2.9 billion euro in the fiscal year 2021/2022.[25]
Minerva Marine Inc. Greece Oil tanker services Withdrawn from list after 11th package of EU sanctions, but would not publicly condemn Russian aggression, so reinstated to list.[17]
Mondelēz International, Inc. United States Food According to NACP, in 2022 Mondelēz paid more than US$61 million in taxes to the Russian budget.[26]
Mondi United Kingdom Packaging and paper The company owns one paper production plant and three processing enterprises in Russia.[27]
OpenWay Group Belgium Payment services After the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, when Visa Inc. and Mastercard ceased operating in Russian banks of the region, OpenWay Group was engaged to develop an alternative payment system called Mir.[28]
PepsiCo United States Multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation Continuing operations in Russia [12]
Philip Morris International United States Tobacco industry The market share of Philip Morris International brands in Russia amounted to 30.1% in 2019. The total amount of income tax paid by Philip Morris International to the Russian budget in 2022 amounted to US$206 million.[29] Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Philip Morris announced its intention to sell its Russian business and exit the market, but has not done so.[29]
Procter & Gamble United States Cosmetics The company has two factories operating in Russia – the Gillette razor manufacturing plant in Saint Petersburg and a toiletries manufacturing plant in Tula Oblast.[30]
Raiffeisen Bank International Austria Banking The Russian division of Raiffeisen Bank International offers credit holidays to Russians who are fighting in Ukraine and recognizes the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republic. In 2022 the profit of the Russian division amounted to 2.058 billion euros, while the total profit of the group was 3.797 billion euros.[31]
SLB United States Energy services In the first half of 2022, the Russian market amounted to US$1.21 billion or 6% of the company's turnover. According to NACP, the company is also facilitating the issuance of conscription notices and is banning remote work for Russians who avoid military draft.[32]
Sinopec China Oil and Gas Paying taxes in Russia [12]
Şişecam Group Turkey Chemicals and glass The company continues remains the largest exporter in its field to Russia.[12]
Spinner Germany Machine Tools From February 24, 2022, to June 31, 2023, almost USD 15 million worth of SPINNER machines and components were imported to Russia[12][19]
Thenamaris Ships Management Greece Sea transport Withdrawn from list after 11th package of EU sanctions, but would not publicly condemn Russian aggression, so reinstated to list.[17]
TMS Tankers Ltd. Greece Tanker services Withdrawn from list after 11th package of EU sanctions, but would not publicly condemn Russian aggression, so reinstated to list.[17]
Unilever United Kingdom Consumer packaged goods In 2022 Unilever Rus LLC paid about US$50 million in taxes to the Russian budget, with factories in Omsk, Yekaterinburg, Saint Petersburg and Tula continuing to operate.[33]
Xiaomi Corporation China Consumer electronics The company paid to the Russian budget US$2.5 million in taxes.[34] In the third quarter of 2022 the company increased supplies to Russia by 39% compared to the previous quarter.
Yves Rocher France Cosmetics In 2022 Yves Rocher paid about US$6 million in taxes to the Russian budget.[35] NACP regards Yves Rocher as "one of the most famous Western companies that refused to boycott Russia".[35]
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group China Automotive industry In 2022 Geely Motors LLC paid more than US$51.4 million in taxes to the Russian budget.[36] As of May 2023, official Geely dealers were represented in 89 Russian cities.

Former inclusions
Name Country Branch Notes
OTP Bank Hungary Banking In 2020 the Russian branch of OTP Bank received 113 million rubles in profit and paid about 190 million rubles to the Russian budget. OTP Bank also recognizes the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republic, as well as provides preferential credit terms to the Russian military.[37] Removed from list in September.
Peninsula Petroleum Ireland Oil fuel The company stopped supplying fuel to three types of vessels owned by Russian companies, sailing under the Russian flag or carrying Russian oil. The company sent a corresponding letter to NAPC and was removed from the list accordingly.[38]

See also

References
  1. "Over 1,000 Companies Have Curtailed Operations in Russia—But Some Remain". Yale School of Management. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  2. "London stock exchange group to include Kyiv sanctions in its database". Intelligence Online. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  3. "Статус пʼяти грецьких компаній-перевізників відновлено у переліку спонсорів війни" (in Ukrainian). NACP. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  4. "Ukraine removes Greek tankers from Russia blacklist". TradeWinds. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  5. "Ukraine removed 5 Greek tanker companies from the "black list"". Greekcitytimes. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  6. "Alibaba Group Holding Limited". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  7. "Auchan". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  8. "Auchan CEO Says Russia Exit Would Mean Job Losses, Not Peace". 27 March 2022.
  9. "Bacardi". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  10. "Bonduelle statement on Ukraine and Russia". Bonduelle. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  11. "Buzzi Unicem". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  12. "Ukraine: Govt. adds 43 intl. companies to list of war sponsors due to their continued operations in Russia". 24 March 2023.
  13. "China State Construction Engineering Corporation". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  14. "CK Birla Group". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  15. "COMNAV TECHNOLOGY LTD". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  16. "Dahua Technology". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  17. "The status of five Greek shipping companies was restored in the list of war sponsors". 7 August 2023.
  18. "DP World". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  19. "German machines that produce weapons for the Russian Federation: NACP adds SPINNER and DMG MORI to the list of international war sponsors". 20 September 2023.
  20. "Great Wall Motor". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  21. "Hikvision". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  22. "Japan Tobacco International". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  23. "Kerui Group". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  24. "Leroy Merlin". NACP. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  25. "Metro". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  26. "Mondelēz International, Inc". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  27. "Mondi Group/Mondi PLC". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  28. "OpenWay Group". NACP. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  29. "Philip Morris International". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  30. "P&G (Procter & Gamble)". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  31. "Raiffeisen Bank International". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  32. "SLB (former Schlumberger)". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  33. "Unilever". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  34. "Xiaomi Corporation". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  35. "Yves Rocher". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  36. "Zhejiang Geely Holding Group". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  37. "OTP Bank". NACP. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  38. "Ukraine: Govt. excludes Peninsula Petroleum from intl. war sponsors list due to termination of business with Russia". Business & Human Rights Resource Centre. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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