Absolut Vodka, which belongs to the French group Pernod Ricard, is suspending exports to Russia, after it had proceeded discreetly to resume them, causing a boycott movement of the product and criticisms from the prime minister of Sweden.

The Absolut Company, which produces one of the world’s most popular vodkas, has “decided to stop exports to Russia,” the company said in a statement, citing the need to protect its employees and partners “against all kinds of mass criticism.” ».

It is noted that even the Swedish wheat producers had threatened with supply interruption the company, if it insisted on supplying Russia with vodka.