Disney to ‘pause’ all business in Russia

Disney says that it will “pause” all business in Russia as the country continues its military operation Ukraine, Report informs referring to the Independent.

The move by the entertainment giant comes after it suspended the distribution of Disney movies in Russia last week.

Disney said it would be pausing content and product licensing, Disney Cruise Line business, National Geographic magazine and tours, and local content production.

“Given the unrelenting assault on Ukraine and the escalating humanitarian crisis, we are taking steps to pause all other businesses in Russia,” a spokesperson for the Walt Disney Company said.

The announcement comes just days after Coca-Cola, Pepsi, McDonald’s and Starbucks announced they were pausing operations in Russia because of the war.

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