In an open letter published on Twitter, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, called on the platform holders to “block all Russian and Belorussian accounts, temporarily stop the participation of Russian and Belorussian teams and gamers in all international esports events.” Fedorov also called on Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and Wargaming to close their offices in Russia, writing: “There’s no place for aggressor on the global technological map!”
“… We need your support – in 2022, modern technology is perhaps the best answer to the tanks, multiple rocket launchers (HRAD), and missiles,” wrote Fedorov. “I am sure that you will not only hear, but also do everything possible to protect Ukraine, Europe, and finally, the entire democratic world from bloody authoritarian aggression – and I appeal to temporarily block all Russian and Belarusian accounts, temporarily stop the participation of Russian and Belarusian teams and gamers in all international esports events and cancel international events holding on the territory of Russia and Belarus…We are sure that such actions will motivate the citizens of Russia to proactively stop the disgraceful military aggression.”
In the meantime, many companies have already taken aim at Russia, halting all sales and production in the country. Esports events have been canceled with Russian teams receiving participation bans.
Soccer governing body FIFA recently banned Russia from participating in the upcoming World Cup qualification matches. UEFA has also removed Russian teams from its competitions. And, FIFA’s official video game, FIFA 22, has removed Russia, Russian teams, and anything remotely Russian from its selection.
(All information was provided by Video Games Chronicle)
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