“We are suspending distribution of films in Russia,” the company said in a statement on its Twitter page.
Disney clarified that they will make subsequent decisions depending on the situation.
The statement says that the company, together with partners, provides the necessary humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian refugees.
Statement from The Walt Disney Company in response to the crisis in Ukraine: pic.twitter.com/avf6HoECPt
— Walt Disney Company (@WaltDisneyCo) March 1, 2022
Earlier, the Swedish companies Volvo, Scania and Ericsson announced the suspension of business in Russia.
Prior to this, the American auto concern General Motors announced the suspension of car exports to Russia.