Netflix Inc said in March that it suspended its service in Russia and had temporarily stopped all future projects and acquisitions in the country as it assessed the impact of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
“Today, a law firm representing the interests of Netflix users filed a class action lawsuit against the American Netflix service with the Khamovnichesky District Court of Moscow”, RIA cited law firm Chernyshov, Lukoyanov & Partners as saying.
“The reason for the lawsuit was a violation of Russian users’ rights due to Netflix’s unilateral refusal to provide services in Russia.”
Netflix did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Scores of foreign companies have announced temporary shutdowns of stores and factories in Russia or said they were leaving for good since Moscow began what it calls “a special military operation” in Ukraine on Feb. 24. Ukraine and the West say Russia launched an unprovoked war of aggression against its neighbour.
(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Conor Humphries)
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It’s odd, the Russian people who have, in a way, been invaded by VP for years are having to shoulder the burden of being who they are.
I know that there are many folks who have benefitted greatly from having him in power but the folks on the street are not to blame. They are not the problem but are very directly being affected by this. It’s not just some escapism, for some it could be a lifeline.
Sure, there is value in sanctions but perhaps while the intentions are to condemn violence and support the vulnerable we should stand with the people of Ukraine and Russia and Ethiopia and Chile and and and…