MWC 2022 Will Ban Some Russian Companies Following The Invasion Of Ukraine
The Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA), which hosts the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade shows every year, has confirmed that it will ban some Russian companies from participating in the upcoming event in Barcelona next week. The decision comes days after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in an attack that has been described as the most blatant act of unprovoked aggression in Europe since the second world war.
MWC is an annual trade show hosted by the GSMA and held every year in Barcelona, Spain. It is dedicated primarily to the mobile telecommunication industry, with participation from telecom equipment makers, smartphone vendors, cellular service providers and more. MWC 2022 is slated to kick off on Monday, and like every year, it's expected to be a showcase for many companies worldwide to announce their latest mobile products and services.
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Following the invasion of Ukraine earlier this week, Russia's participation at the MWC 2022 in Barcelona is being partially restricted by the GSMA. According to Reuters, there would be no Russian pavilion at this year's event, although some individual Russian companies will still be able to participate in the show. What it means is that some of the smaller companies that would have exhibited as part of the Russian pavilion would no longer be able to showcase their products. However, larger companies, such as the Russian telecom giant VimpelCom, will still be able to buy floor space in an individual capacity to demo their products and services unless there are direct sanctions on them from the international community.
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