3M suspending all business operations in Russia

Photo by: 3M
Photo by: 3M

(Maplewood, MN) -- Maplewood-based 3M says it is suspending its business operations in Russia.

The company announced the move Wednesday, joining a growing number of multinational companies pausing Russian interests in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The company's Russian operations include a corporate office in Moscow and two production plants in the country.

3M competitor Honeywell announced Tuesday that it would be suspending its operations in Russia and Belarus.