As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, other countries and entities have responded by imposing sanctions on—or severing ties with—the aggressive nation .Leaders from the United States, European Union, Japan, and several other countries have come forward and announced a range of restrictions, including travel bans on high-level Russian citizens with connections to Vladimir Putin, halting exports of technology, and restricting the activity of Russian banks in western markets.
The condemnations have come from non-government entities, too. The massively popular Eurovision Song Contest announced that this year’s competition will feature no Russian acts, while Formula 1 has nixed September’s Russian Grand Prix. Perhaps the most significant news came from the Champions League, which has moved its final to Paris in response to the attack on Ukraine. The Russian stock market has also experienced a steep dropoff, losing the nation’s wealthiest people an estimated “$39 billion in on-paper net worth.”
Read on to see what other international sanctions and punishments have been imposed on Russia in recent days. (Those who want to support Ukraine can also donate to these nonprofits and charitable organizations.)
Australia: Prime Minister Scott Morison has issued sanctions against Russian oligarchs, as well as parliament members who supported the invasion. Morrison also promised to provide “non-lethal military equipment and medical supplies to the people of Ukraine.”
Champions League: The league’s final was due to take place in St. Petersburg this May, but will now be moved to Paris. UEFA has also said that games which were slated to take place in either Russia or Ukraine will be relocated, as well.
European Union: The E.U. has announced a series of different sanctions, initially focused on travel bans on high-profile Putin associates and subsequently added further measures, including restricting Russian access to aircraft parts made elsewhere in Europe.
Eurovision Song Contest: The European Broadcasting Union has said that “no Russian act will participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.”
FC Schalke 04: The German soccer club will no longer feature the logo of Russian energy company Gazprom on its jerseys.
Formula 1: The international racing body announced on February 25 that the Russian Grand Prix, which was scheduled for September, will not be taking place. “We are watching the developments in Ukraine with sadness and shock and hope for a swift and peaceful resolution to the present situation,” they wrote. ESPN noted, however, there is belief that the race could still take place if the situation changes.
Japan: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has issued sanctions including a halt on technological exports and asset freezes for Russian financial entities.
New Zealand: Though the country does not have the same sanctioning abilities as other nations, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that New Zealand will put into effect travel bans, cease exports to the Russian military, and halting contacts between the New Zealand and Russian foreign ministries.
Taiwan: Premier Su Tseng-chang is imposing sanctions, too, and will be looking to change its relationship with Russian natural gas when its current contract expires next month.
United Kingdom: England has announced asset freezes for a range of major Russian individuals and companies with ties to London.
United States: President Biden has announced a variety of different sanctions, including restricting Russian access to American tech exports and stopping major Russian banks “from processing payments through the U.S. financial system.”