Lithuania's Viciunai Group, one of the largest seafood companies in eastern Europe and one of the world's biggest surimi producers, is suspending its operations in Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, according to news website Delfi, citing the Baltic News Service (BNS).

"Last week, executives backed plans to focus on the business and production in Europe and suspend operation in Russia," CEO Sarunas Matijosaitis said in a statement.

"Since day one, we have taken necessary action regarding the operation of our companies in Russia.