Amazon is halting its Amazon Prime streaming service in Russia due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. KOEI Tecmo announced on Tuesday that it has donated US$500,000 to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for Ukraine support. Good Smile Company also announced on Wednesday that it is suspending and canceling orders in Russia and Belarus at its online shop. Sony-owned anime services Wakanim and Crunchyroll are the last major services that are still streaming anime in Russia. Disney, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Paramount Pictures have also halted film releases in Russia in light of the invasion. Netflix, Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Apple and Microsoft have also ceased sales and services in Russia. Economic sanctions have fallen on Russia . . .
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