The Match Group, which controls and operates dating apps like Tinder, has announced it is shutting down all operations in Russia until the end of June, more than a year after it invaded Ukraine.
The group’s publication in its annual report, which balances the group’s progress on social and environmental responsibility, says it will cease operations in Russia by June 30, citing its “willingness to defend human rights” for the decision.
“Our brands are creating conditions to limit access to our services in Russia and will leave the Russian market by June 30,” the message says.
The departure of a group that specializes in dating services like Tinder, Hinge, Meetic or match.com comes more than a year after the start of the war in Ukraine and as local authorities tighten legislation regulating the tech sector in Ukraine. in the face of increased political repression.
The Russian invasion, justified by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the need to “denazify” and demilitarize Ukraine for Russia’s security, was condemned by the international community at large, which responded by sending weapons to Ukraine and imposing political and economic sanctions on Russia.
The UN has presented as confirmed 8,709 civilian deaths and 14,666 wounded since the start of the war, stressing that these figures are much lower than the real ones.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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