KYIV, Aug 1 – Philip Morris Ukraine and Imperial Tobacco Production Ukraine have agreed on cooperation, within the framework of which Philip Morris from August this year will start producing cigarettes under the trademarks Bond Street, L&M, Marlboro, Parliament and Philip Morris at the Imperial Tobacco factory in Kyiv.

The move will meet the needs of consumers of Philip Morris products amid a halt in its production at the factory in Kharkiv region, the company said.

"Since the beginning of the war, we have been looking for alternative ways to ensure the supply of products. We are very pleased that we have found a mutually beneficial solution with Imperial Tobacco, which will produce products in accordance with PMI's high quality standards. For Philip Morris, this is a temporary measure," Philip Morris CEO Maksym Barabash said.