Danish Company Rockwool Recognized as a Sponsor of War
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention of Ukraine (NACP) has included the Danish company Rockwool in the list of international sponsors of war. The company's products were used in the repair of Russian navy ships.
This was reported on the official NACP page.
"A leading Danish manufacturer of mineral wool products was added today to the list of international sponsors of war. After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the company made a clear decision to remain in the Russian market. Through intermediaries, the Danish manufacturer continues to supply its construction materials to various state institutions, including the Russian Ministry of Defense," the statement said.
It is noted that the company's products are used for insulation, soundproofing, fire protection, and are intended for all types of structures and buildings, and are also widely used in shipping.
Rockwool's products were used in the construction and repair of ships of the Russian Federation, including ships of the Black Sea Fleet in the occupied Crimea, the Baltic Fleet, the Northern Fleet, and the Pacific Fleet.
According to the report, contracts between the Danish manufacturer and Russia can be traced back from 2014 to 2021. During this period, the Danish company entered into at least 52 contracts with Russia and supplied materials for at least 31 ships, including cruisers, destroyers, nuclear submarines, frigates, landing ships, minesweepers, and reconnaissance ships.
Overall, Rockwool has been operating in the Russian market since 1995 and owns four plants located on the territory of Russia.
Despite not making direct deliveries of its own products to Russia in 2023, the supply was carried out through intermediary companies.
Earlier, The Gaze reported that NACP included 14 Russian importers of equipment from the German manufacturer SPINNER in the sanctions list.
Later, it was also revealed that Russian companies could purchase firearms and ammunition from the United States and some European countries. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at least 7,300 units of firearms have been imported into the Russian Federation.