Nike makes online sales unavailable in Russia

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This is the latest response by a U.S. company to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Hollywood studios Disney, Warner Bros, and Sony (NYSE:SONY) Pictures Entertainment saying they would pause theatrical releases of upcoming films in Russia.

Russia, however, calls its actions in Ukraine a “special operation.”

The update on Nike’s website, however, directed its customers to their nearest Nike stores, although it was not immediately clear when the disclosure popped up on the website.

Nike is a great example of how private companies can impose sanctions against Russia, Ukrainian Member of Parliament Lesia Vasylenko tweeted.