Businesses that cut off Russia since its invasion of Ukraine

Businesses that cut off Russia since its invasion of Ukraine

The list goes from Apple to Disney - there are so many global brands that have distanced themselves from Russia 

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When Russia's Vladimir Putin first invaded Ukraine it was 24 February 2022. 

It has now been 17 days since the world witnessed the biggest military attack in Europe since World War II.

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Global companies have been forced to reflect and examine their relationship with Russia. 

Here is a list of some of these companies that have either blocked, restricted, cut off, distanced themselves or called out Russia during this time.

Tech

Payment systems and accounting firms

  • Deloitte
  • Discover
  • Visa, Mastercard and American Express

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Food and beverages

  • Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Starbucks 
  • Little Caesars
  • Nestle
  • Papa John's
  • Unilever

Consumer goods 

  • Adidas
  • Puma
  • Airbnb
  • Disney
  • Estée Lauder
  • H&M
  • Ikea
  • Nike
  • Sony Interactive
  • Swatch Group

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Fossil fuels 

  • BP
  • Shell

Cars and planes

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The list will probably get longer should the invasion and attacks continue. 

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