Heineken is the latest brand owner to review its operations in Russia in light of recent developments. The company has confirmed its intention to cease the production and sale of its namesake lager in the country, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Heineken is also separating its Russian business from the core company, stopping all royalties and dividends coming from operations in the country. Advertising activations will be paused while donations have also been lined up to NGOs in the Ukrainian border countries of Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. Earlier this month, Heineken said it would be halting further investments in and exports to Russia. The move matches Carlsberg's plans to pause investments into the country. Heineken's rival brewer is also no longer exporting to its Russian division, Baltic Beverages Holding, which runs Baltika Breweries. “We are assessing the strategic options for the future of our Russian operations,” wrote Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink. “We see a clear distinction between the actions of the government and our employees in Russia. For more than 20 years, our local employees have been valued members of the Heineken business. Supporting our employees and their families is a key principle as we define the path forward.” Last month, Heineken posted positive results for 2021, with the brewer delivering a double-digit sales leap from the 12-month period. Supply Chain Special – What’s the impact on beer? - Click here for a Just Drinks comment