Merck To Pause Investments In Russia, Will Supply Essential Medicines

Merck To Pause Investments In Russia, Will Supply Essential Medicines

(Reuters) – Drugmaker Merck and Co said on Wednesday it would supply life-saving medicines and vaccines to Russia, but not make further investments in the country.

The company does not have any research or production facilities in Russia, a company’s spokesperson said.

(Reporting by Bhanvi Satija in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D’Silva)