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Disney Halts Film Releases In Russia Due To Ukrainian Invasion

Walt Disney Co. announced the move, further ratcheting up the isolation of Vladimir Putin's Russia.

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An armored personnel carrier burns and damaged light utility vehicles stand abandoned after fighting in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 27/. The city authorities said that Ukrainian forces engaged in fighting with Russian troops that entered the city.
An armored personnel carrier burns and damaged light utility vehicles stand abandoned after fighting in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 27/. The city authorities said that Ukrainian forces engaged in fighting with Russian troops that entered the city. (AP Photo/Marienko Andrew)

BURBANK, CA — The Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. announced Monday it will pause releasing its films in Russia in light of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

"Given the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis, we are pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia, including the upcoming `Turning Red' from Pixar," a Disney representative said in a statement.

"We will make future business decisions based on the evolving situation."

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The company also said it's working to aid refugees looking to flee the country as Russia continues its bombings.

"Given the scale of the emerging refugee crisis, we are working with our NGO partners to provide urgent aid and other humanitarian assistance to refugees," the company statement said.

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