CNN Business reports:
American Express is the latest credit card company to announce it is ending its operations in Russia as its invasion into Ukraine escalates.
Late on Sunday, the company said in a statement that globally issued American Express cards will no longer work in Russia, and cards issued in Russia won’t work outside the country.
American Express also said it is ending its business operations in Belarus.
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Breaking – American Express suspends operations in Russia and Belarushttps://t.co/WRrm0cvdly
— Jamie Gangel (@jamiegangel) March 6, 2022
Updates to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine:
• Ukraine’s president appeals for more sanctions against Russia.
• Netflix, TikTok, American Express halt services in Russia.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Israeli, French leaders.https://t.co/2f1TEZzzCC— The Associated Press (@AP) March 6, 2022
Netflix has suspended its service in Russia, citing “the circumstances on the ground,” joining TikTok and other companies in blocking services in the country over the Ukraine invasion. https://t.co/KvJd59vejW
— NPR (@NPR) March 7, 2022