Swedish vodka producer Absolut and its parent company Pernod Ricard have resumed supplies of their products to Russia, Kristianstadsbladet newspaper reported, citing a company representative.

As stated by the representative of the brand, under the current sanctions "the concern supplies products in the volume that is able to protect local employees and ensure the economic sustainability of local organizations."

The representative stressed that Pernod Ricard complied with the EU restrictions, and after the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian army "acted taking into account the interests of its employees both in Ukraine and in Russia.

Among the brands that the holding also owns are Chivas Regal, Jameson whiskeys and Havana Club rum.