Ukrainian government considering ending 'International Sponsors of War' blacklist
The Ukrainian government is considering ending its 'International Sponsors of War' blacklist, which publicly shames major companies funding the Russian invasion by doing business in Russia. China and France are pressuring Ukraine to remove their corporations from the list. The blacklist has no legal force in Ukraine.
Key Points
- Blacklist created in summer 2022 by Ukraine's National Agency of Corruption Prevention (NAZK)
- List includes companies paying taxes to Russian government and supporting Russian war effort
- China and France strongly object to their corporations being on the list
Pros
- Public pressure against international corporations supporting the Russian invasion
Cons
- Pressure from China, France, Austria, and Hungary to remove their companies from the blacklist