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Netflix stops broadcasting its content on Russian territory due to the invasion launched by Vladimir Putin in Ukraine. A decision that follows the freezing of local productions.

A new sanction has fallen. Netflix has suspended its service in Russia in protest against Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Earlier this week, the streaming service announced it would pause all future projects and acquisitions from Russia, joining a growing list of companies that have severed ties with the country.

Netflix had four Russian original projects in the works, including a detective series in the works that has since been put on hold. Netflix also recently refused to air 20 free Russian propaganda channels that the platform was required to host under Russian law.

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Now the company is taking it a step further by shutting down its service completely. "Given the circumstances on the ground, we have decided to suspend our service in Russia," a Netflix spokesperson said, as reported by Variety.

The economic backlash that Russia has faced following its decision to go to war with Ukraine has been intense. Not only is the country struggling with heavy sanctions, but many companies and organizations have withdrawn from Russia.

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Companies including Microsoft, Apple and Dell announced they had suspended sales in the country, while Ikea closed stores and Nike said it would no longer process online orders. On the entertainment side, all major studios have announced that they will stop releasing their films in Russia.

Netflix launched its service in Russia in 2016 and has a relatively small presence in the territory, with around one million subscribers. The streamer has 222 million subscribers worldwide. It operates the service in a joint venture with the Russian company National Media Group.

Netflix also recently announced that it would make its 2015 documentary Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom available for free. The film centers on the Euromaidan protests in Ukraine, which were sparked by former President Viktor Yanukovych's decision not to sign an agreement with the European Union and instead choose to strengthen ties with Russia.

These protests ultimately led to the ousting of Viktor Yanukovych. It has also heightened tensions with Russia, with Vladimir Putin using the overthrow as a pretext to invade and annex Ukraine's Crimean peninsula. Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 has caused a humanitarian and refugee crisis, as well as growing fears that it could trigger a nuclear conflict.

SAO PAULO, SP (FOLHAPRESS) - FIFA (International Football Federation) announced this Sunday (27) punishments to Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine.

International competition matches involving Russia or its clubs cannot be played in the country and Russia must compete under the name Russian Football Union. The federation also determined that the country's anthem could not be played and its flag displayed.

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The measures are similar to the request that the IOC (International Olympic Committee) made to national federations.

In a statement, FIFA said it "would like to reiterate its condemnation of Russia's use of force in the invasion of Ukraine. Violence is never a solution and FIFA expresses its deepest solidarity with all those affected by what is happening in Ukraine." .

"In relation to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers, FIFA has taken note of the positions expressed on social media by the Polish Football Federation, the Football Association of the Czech Republic and the Swedish Football Federation and has already engaged in dialogue with all these football associations. FIFA will remain in close contact to seek appropriate and acceptable solutions together."

The president of the Polish Football Federation criticized the measures announced by FIFA and said he considered them "totally unacceptable". "We are not interested in participating in this game of appearances. Our stance remains the same: the Polish National Team will NOT PLAY with Russia, no matter what the team name is," he wrote on Twitter.

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The World Chess Federation FIDE has announced consequences after the Russian attack on Ukraine with Belarusian help.

The association will terminate "all existing sponsorship contracts with Belarusian and Russian companies that are state-controlled or sanctioned". Also, no new contracts will be signed with such companies, FIDE announced on Sunday after an extraordinary meeting of its council.

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The world federation also announced that it would bring the cases of the Russian chess grandmasters Sergei Karjakin and Sergei Shipov to its Ethics and Disciplinary Committee. Both had publicly defended President Vladimir Putin's policies and made fun of the victims in the war zones.

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In addition, all FIDE competitions planned in Russia and Belarus will be cancelled, the flags of both countries will no longer be hoisted and their anthems will no longer be played.

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