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The Renault Group has sold its stake in Russian car maker Avtovaz to the Russian Central Research and Development Automobile and Engine Institute, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

The French firm owned a 67.69% stake in Avtovaz, which employs more than 45,000 people in Russia and builds various Dacia, Lada and Renault models.