Mastercard has suspended operations in Russia, with Visa soon looking to do the same, according to multiple reports. The moves on the part of the financial services corporations are the latest to hit the country’s financial system, following its invasion of Ukraine.
“We don’t take this decision lightly,” Mastercard said in a statement, noting that the company had come to it following conversations with customers, partners and government bodies.
“We are compelled to act following Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and the unacceptable events that we have witnessed,” added Visa Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Al Kelly in a statement. “This war and the ongoing threat to peace and stability demand we respond in line with our values.”
The U.S. State Department also today put out an advisory that all U.S. citizens either living or traveling in Russia should depart the country “immediately.”
“Do not...
“We don’t take this decision lightly,” Mastercard said in a statement, noting that the company had come to it following conversations with customers, partners and government bodies.
“We are compelled to act following Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and the unacceptable events that we have witnessed,” added Visa Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Al Kelly in a statement. “This war and the ongoing threat to peace and stability demand we respond in line with our values.”
The U.S. State Department also today put out an advisory that all U.S. citizens either living or traveling in Russia should depart the country “immediately.”
“Do not...
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