Unilever's Controversial Decision: Allowing Conscripts in Russia

Unilever has stated that it will allow its Russian employees to be conscripted and sent to Ukraine if called up, in compliance with Russian conscription law. The consumer goods company, which has faced pressure to withdraw from Russia, expressed condemnation of the war in Ukraine but cited the difficulty of finding a way to sell its business that would prevent it from being taken over by the Russian state. Unilever emphasized its responsibility for the safety and well-being of its employees, but critics have called its response "jaw-dropping" and raised concerns about putting workers in harm's way.