Ukraine Asks All Game & Esports Companies To Block Russian Accounts

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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine persists, Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister has asked esports platforms and game companies like PlayStation and Xbox to temporarily block Russian accounts. The military attack began on February 24 following weeks of tension, and the invasion still continues despite Ukrainian resistance and worldwide sanctions against Russia. Many within the gaming industry are protesting the invasion, with Battlefield 2o42 removing a Russian helicopter reward as a show of solidarity with Ukraine.

As most of the world rallies in support of Ukraine, key figures within the video game industry are doing their part to support the Eastern European country. This aid has come in the form of donations to Ukraine as a whole, as well as specific support for game developers within the country. Polish developer 11 bit studios, creator of the somber anti-war survival title This War of Mine, recently donated all proceeds from the title to the Ukrainian Red Cross. Gaming juggernaut Ubisoft, meanwhile, has offered additional funds to Ukrainian employees to aid in relocation efforts. A $242K Ukraine aid donation from CD Projekt Red, developer of the Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077, has also helped show the industry's support for the country and its struggle.

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In an open letter to game development and esports companies, Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister <a href=«https://twitter.com/FedorovMykhailo/status/1498945221337534469?ref_src=» https: screenrant.com target="_blank" rel=«noopener noreferrer»>Mykhailo Fedorov

 has asked for Russia and ally Belarus to be cut off from all gaming platforms. Game companies like PlayStation and Xbox are asked to suspend