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Swedish company is the first international car maker to halt Russian sales

Volvo has suspended shipments of cars and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to Russia in the wake of the country's invasion of Ukraine.

In a statement seen by Reuters, the Swedish manufacturer cited the "potential risks associated with trading material with Russia, including the sanctions imposed by the EU and US" as a factor in the decision.