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Every big change in history started with one brave choice. This is your moment! February 24th, #Berlin 🕕 18:00 – March starts at Lustgarten (in front of Berlin Cathedral) 🕖 19:00 – Demo at Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz Be there. Choose action. Choose freedom. Choose Ukraine.

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Economists from VoxUkraine, a B4Ukraine member, argue that while sanctions on shadow fleet should continue, it is time to introduce an oil-for-food scheme for Russia—i.e., controlling Russian oil revenues to ensure they cannot be spent on the war. Read more: bit.ly/41cyUu1 #DefundRussia

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Since the war began, Russia has earned billions from fossil fuel exports, funding destruction in #Ukraine. Some companies want to return to Russia — this is a disgrace. Remember, every euro sent to Russia fuels the war. *Source: Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute

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"The only way to end the war & stop the endless killings is to deprive Russia of the economic resources it needs to continue this costly aggression." 3 years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Ella Skybenko examines the role of business ➡️ www.business-humanrights.org/en/blog/thre...

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Companies rushing back to Russia are playing a reckless game of Russian roulette. No matter what deal the Trump administration strikes with the Kremlin, Russia remains a lawless, high-risk market. Doing business in Russia isn’t just risky—it’s a moral and strategic failure. bit.ly/4baeK8I

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US business owners risk being ‘robbed and killed’ if they return to Russia. Financier Sir Bill Browder warns companies against rebuilding economic ties with Kremlin if there’s any peace deal www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

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Bill Browder: 'Bad bet' for investors to return to Russia after ceasefire. If anyone is relying on Putin’s promises for peace, they will be badly mistaken www.cityam.com/bill-browder...

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How can a Russian car dealer import Porsches from Germany with impunity? This documentary by @artefr.bsky.social exposes how EU sanctions are being circumvented—even for products that could directly support Russia’s military industry. bit.ly/41jdHzT @maevaplt.bsky.social

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Our message projected onto a war-torn building to world leaders as they meet in France, Saudi Arabia and beyond to discuss the fate of Ukraine: Remember who started the war. And how you can stop it.

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Russia, goodbye! PPG, the US-based owner of Finnish paint company Tikkurila, sold Tikkurila's Russian business to a Moscow-based company at the end of January, completing its exit from Russia. PPG sold its industrial paints business in Russia in 2023. bit.ly/4hGaQ9Y

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At #MSC2025, President of Ukraine was asked what would be a security guarantee for Ukraine, apart from joining NATO. Mr. Zelenskyy said that Ukraine expects stringent sanctions against Russia, financial support for its army expansion, and stronger weapons deliveries, including long-range missiles.

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Join us! 🇺🇦✊

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At Munich Security Conference 2025, Europe’s #energy security is on the line. If Ukraine’s industry collapses, the EU risks more profound dependence on Russian energy, supply chain disruptions, and setbacks to the clean energy transition. Read more in op-ed for @euromaidanpress.bsky.social 👇

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Thinking of gifting chocolates from these brands? Think again. They still operate in Russia, helping fund its war against Ukraine. This #ValentinesDay, let love be in the air — not Russian rockets. #ExitRussia #StandWithUkraine #Nestle #Mars #Mondelez

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Beckham’s name could be used to sell curtains & nappies in Russia after his brand secured a local trademark. The owner calls it “routine,” but there’s nothing routine about doing biz in an aggressor state. We urge Beckham to renounce any biz in Russia & avoid endorsing brands that haven’t cut ties.

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🔴 Öl-Tanker der russischen #Schattenflotte sind nach wie vor auf der Ostsee unterwegs und stellen eine dauerhafte Umweltbedrohung für Tiere und das Ökosystem dar. Die EU muss ihre Sanktionsliste erweitern! Deshalb haben heute Greenpeace Aktivist:innen auf der Ostsee demonstriert. (1/2)

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Shell bought at least five 70,000-tonne cargoes of gas from the Russian Arctic that were escorted through frozen Siberian waters by sanctioned icebreakers, Unearthed has found unearthed.greenpeace.org/2025/02/09/s...

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Finland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia are exploring new legal ways to seize more of Moscow's shadow fleet, @politico.eu reports. Russia has threatened retaliation, warning that the seizure of its vessels would be seen as an 'attack on our territory.' It’s time for the EU to take bold action!

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In its annual report, released last week, #Oreo maker Mondelēz remained silent about its promise to make its Russian biz "stand-alone". That promise has now fully been removed from its website. What a shame and a betrayal of the investors, employees, & the global community demanding accountability!

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Was wählt ihr? Während sich der 3. Jahrestag der russischen Invasion in der Ukraine nähert, stellen wir euch diese Frage. Am 24. Februar, einen Tag nach den Wahlen in Deutschland, laden wir euch ein, in Berlin für Demokratie, Freiheit und Frieden einzutreten. ⬇️

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The West needs a Cold War-style multilateral organization to coordinate sanctions and enforcement to halt weapons tech flow to Russia, Iran and North Korea, writes Olena Tregub, a secretary-general of NAKO and a steering committee member of B4Ukraine, in a @foreignpolicy.com article. bit.ly/4jTKL99

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👏 Kudos to @jonassjostedt.bsky.social, MEP, for standing up against Russia’s 'shadow' fleet and signing our petition to sanction it! With over 53K voices calling for action, the momentum is growing. The EU must step up to defund Russia’s war machine. Add your voice here: go.wemove.eu/russian-fleet

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Our new article for @kyivindependent.com is live! Europe’s window to ban Russian #LNG is closing fast. With Trump’s strategy looming, now is the time for bold action to cut off funding for Russia’s war machine. Click the link to learn more.

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Last month, 4 int'l firms finalized Russia exit, as per KSE, incl. Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming, German automotive supplier Edscha, French banking group Groupe BPCE (Natixis owner), and Dutch maritime firm Smit. It’s time for the rest to act responsibly, protect human rights, and get out.

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Putin let the US bank Goldman Sachs sell its Russia biz—just like France’s Natixis in Dec & Dutch ING in Jan. These exits prove it's never too late for banks to leave. Raiffeisen, UniCredit, OTP, and others, time to go. #ExitRussia bit.ly/3ErFFk2

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European shipowners helped build Russia’s shadow fleet, investigation says

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Westerse scheepseigenaren haalden meer dan 6 miljard euro binnen door oude tankers te verkopen aan Russische bedrijven. Deze schepen worden gebruikt om westerse sancties te omzeilen en levert Poetin miljarden euro’s op die hij kan besteden aan de oorlog tegen Oekraïne. #ShadowfleetSecrets

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Companies touting humanitarian aid to Ukraine are overshadowed by their financial ties to Russia. While they highlight their “charitable gestures,” they're indirectly funding the aggression. According to the UNGPs, businesses cannot justify rights abuses in one area by supporting them in another.

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Raiffeisen Bank has been serving firms that supply the Russian Armed Forces, @bloomberg.com reports. EU & US have repeatedly warned #Raiffeisen that doing biz in Russia comes with huge sanctions risks. Will the bank now finally face consequences for enabling Russia's war machine? bit.ly/40CgP8y

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In 2024, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence launched a database tracking foreign equipment used in Russia’s weapons production. @business-humanrights.org, a B4Ukraine member, reached out to 302 companies for comment on their inclusion. Most remain silent. All responses are in this story 👇

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🚨 Not so sweet: Consumer goods giants in Putin’s service They bolster the Kremlin's budget and normalize business as usual for Russian consumers and investors. This sends a dangerous message: that global brands are undeterred by Russia's illegal war. #Mars #Mondelez #Nestlé #PepsiCo #Procter&Gamble

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Russian insurer threatens to sue Danish outlet over ‘shadow fleet’ https://www.ft.com/content/4c46a1bf-23b1-4a89-8539-98079bf78516

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Pressure is growing on #Norway to provide more aid to Ukraine amid soaring oil & gas profits since Russia's 2022 invasion. While Norway generated an extra €108B in #oil & #gas revenue in 2022-2023 due to higher prices, critics say Oslo has provided only €3.1B to Kyiv. @projectsyndicate.bsky.social

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Pressure is mounting on Norway to contribute more financial support to Ukraine due to the oil and gas profits it reaped from Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

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In 2022, #LVMH pledged to close its stores in Russia. Yet, Hennessy cognac, Veuve Clicquot champagne, and Dom Pérignon never really left Russian shelves, La Lettre reports. LVMH's Moët Hennessy allegedly used US duty-free distributors to ship to Russia. Details: bit.ly/4hC2qQz

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How you can easily help defund Putin with the way you shop. @sumlenny.bsky.social

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I totally love witnessing how Russia rips off their most loyal bootlickers.

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🚨 The truth behind corporate choices in Russia. These firms are now hostages to their greed—facing rising taxes, military funding demands, and expropriation risks. No short-term profit can justify enabling Russia’s grave abuses in Ukraine. Read our new report: bit.ly/B4U2025

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Western firms’ continued business in Russia is not a marginal phenomenon, Agathe Demarais writes.

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PissedConsumer.com compiled an overview of well-known products from firms still operating in Russia and a selection of alternatives. As @karistocracy.bsky.social points out, companies like PepsiCo, Mars, and Mondelez are playing a significant role in funding Russia’s war economy. bit.ly/4hp68wW

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The “shadow” fleet is critical to Russia’s war machine. Yet only 1/3 of this fleet is sanctioned. Right now, the EU is preparing its 16th Russia sanctions package. Let’s ensure it bans EVERY SINGLE one of shadow #oil tankers. ✍️ Add your voice to demand sanctions now! go.wemove.eu/russian-fleet

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euromaidanpress.com/2025/01/21/n... Russia now earns more from #LNG than pipeline exports, exposing a flaw in Western #sanctions. Novatek doubled its EU share to 18.9%, making energy independence an illusion. @euromaidanpress.bsky.social @olehsavytskyi.bsky.social 👇

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🤬 Malgré Boutcha, les bombardements d’écoles et les menaces contre la France, des entreprises 🇫🇷 et 🇪🇺 CONTINUENT de travailler et payer des impôts en RUSSIE ! On vous explique comment des boîtes bien françaises font le choix de financer Poutine, et pourquoi c’est grave 🧵

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Americans and Germans stand united with Ukraine in its fight for freedom. It’s time for their companies to do the same—support democracy, not Russia’s war economy. Read our new report: bit.ly/B4U2025

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Oreo-maker #Mondelēz has ongoing transparency issues regarding its biz in Russia. Investors are raising concerns: Mondelez removed two statements from its website on the future of its Russia biz, suggesting that it may be retreating from its pledges to reduce its presence in Russia. bit.ly/3E99ztk

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“It’s important to remind ourselves that it’s Ukrainians who are fighting so that we in the West don’t have to. Asking for weapons to repel aggression and for foreign firms not to line Russia’s pockets isn’t asking for too much.” Thanks for your support, @richardbranson.bsky.social. bit.ly/3WviZpi

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