Record label giants Universal, Warner and Sony to shut down operations in Russia

The world has been heavily involved in sanctions against Russia, which has attacked Ukraine. Numerous companies, businesses and individuals are calling for peace and Russia’s withdrawal from sovereign Ukraine.

Now three giants of the record label world – Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Group – have closed down their operations in Russia.

“Warner Music Group is suspending operations in Russia, including investments in and development of projects, promotional and marketing activities, and manufacturing of all physical products. We will continue to fulfill our agreed upon obligations to our people, artists, and songwriters as best we can as the situation unfolds. We remain committed to supporting the humanitarian relief efforts in the region”, says on Warner’s press release.

Sony writes the following:

“Sony Music Group calls for peace in Ukraine and an end to the violence. We have suspended operations in Russia and will continue our support of global humanitarian relief efforts to aid victims in need.”

Universal says the following:

“Effective immediately, we are suspending all operations in Russia and closing our offices there. We urge an end to the violence in Ukraine as soon as possible. We are adhering to international sanctions and, along with our employees and artists, have been working with groups from a range of countries to support humanitarian relief efforts to bring urgent aid to refugees in the region.”