Apple, ExxonMobil and Boeing announce steps to withdraw or freeze business in Russia as more US corporate giants take action after the Ukraine invasion. ExxonMobil will begin a phased withdrawal from the giant Sakhalin offshore oilfield that it has operated since 1995, saying ‘we deplore Russia’s military action that violates the territorial integrity of Ukraine and endangers its people’ Boeing for its part said it was suspending its support for Russian airlines and its operations in Moscow, saying it was ‘focused on ensuring the safety of our teammates in the region’ Apple said it would halt all product sales in Russia and limit the use of Apple Pay and other services in the country. The moves highlight the rising economic toll on Russia after its assault on Ukraine unleashed massive sanctions across Western governments. . . .
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