Infoportal Ukraine and Russia

The machinery and plant engineering sector condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. The VDMA supports its member companies in word and deed in order to master the many challenges that are arising. On this service page, we provide you with important information and documents and name contact points and contacts. This information is updated on an ongoing basis.

Russia is trying by all means to covertly procure sanctioned goods in the EU. This creates a risk of unintentionally becoming involved in sanctions violations. VDMA Foreign Trade provides tips on how to react to this.
Travel to Russia is possible, but increasingly security considerations must be taken into account.
Up-to-date information on all issues related to export controls and sanctions.
Current information, analyses and events on the markets of Eastern Europe and Central Asia in the VDMA Foreign Trade newsletter.
The VDMA's 13th flash survey shows that the existing problems in the supply chains of NRW's mechanical and plant engineering sector are being exacerbated by the effects of the Ukraine war.
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