The Russian ambassador reacted ironically to the departure of Swarovski

Russia will survive when Swarovski leaves the country, declared Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Austria Dmitry Lyubinsky, whose words are quoted by the press service of the Russian Embassy in Austria in the Telegram channel.

“It’s a pity of course. But Russia will stand!” the diplomat said.

A day earlier, in an interview with Trend, the CEO of the Austrian company Swarovski, Alexis Nazard declaredthat the brand is going to leave Russia completely. Moreover, Nazard did not announce the timing of his departure from the country.

According to Trend, after the start of the special operation, Swarovski closed 12 Russian stores and stopped online business in Russia. At the same time, according to data service “Yandex.Maps, there are currently 11 Swarovski stores operating within Moscow.