Ukraine calls on Xbox and PlayStation to end support in Russia
Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister has called on Xbox and PlayStation to temporarily end support in the Russian and Belarusian markets, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In an open letter published on Twitter, Mykhailo Fedorov called on the platform holders to “block all Russian and Belorussian accounts, temporarily stop the participation of Russian and Belorussian teams and gamers in all international esports events”.
In a message addressed to Xbox and PlayStation, the Deputy PM wrote: “To all game development companies and esports platforms, the Russian Federation has carried out a deceptive and outrageous military attack on my country! Just imagine, in 2022, cruise missiles attack residential neighbourhoods, kindergartens and hospitals in the heart of Europe.”
The letter continues: “… we need your support – in 2022, modern technology is perhaps the best answer to the tanks, multiple rocket launchers (hrad) and missiles.
“I am sure that you will not only hear, but also do everything possible to protect Ukraine, Europe and finally, the entire democratic world from bloody authoritarian aggression – and I appeal to temporarily block all Russian and Belorussian accounts, temporarily stop the participation of Russian and Belorussian teams and gamers in all international esports events and cancel international events holding on the territory of Russia and Belarus.
“We are sure that such actions will motivate the citizens of Russia to proactively stop the disgraceful military aggression.”
Fedorov also called on Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft and Wargaming to close their offices in Russia. He wrote: “There’s no place for aggressor on the global technological map!”
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