Netflix cuts service to Russia
Netflix is the latest company to suspend service in Russia, joining a growing list of Western businesses cutting ties with Russia in protest over the invasion of Ukraine.
The popular streaming service said on Sunday that it is entirely shutting down its service in Russia.
“Given the circumstances on the ground, we have decided to suspend our service in Russia,” a Netflix spokesperson told ABC News.
Variety reported reported on Sunday that Netflix had four Russian original programs in the works, including a crime thriller series directed by Belarus-born director Darya Zhuk.
Netflix's decision follows a list of Western companies suspending operations in Russia. Movie studios Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures and Disney, the parent company of ABC News, have dropped future movie releases in Russia.
Ikea, Mastercard, Visa and American Express have also suspended services to Russia. Microsoft and Apple have ceased all sales, including game consoles and phones, in the country as well.
-ABC News' Matt Foster