War in Ukraine: Sony closes PS Store in Russia, sets hardware and software

The army of Russia attacked Ukraine two weeks ago. Since the beginning of the invasion, there are various attempts to increase the pressure on the Russian President and to move it with economic sanctions to set the international anti-law war. Here now Sony follows: All hardware and software sales for PlayStation consoles in Russia will be set, the PlayStation Store has been closed.

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• Ukraine Live Blog (Via Time)
• Solidarity with Ukraine (Via Foreign Office)

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Sony closes the PlayStation Store in Russia because of Ukraine invasion

Sony PlayStation closes the many other companies and publishes a statement that explains that all software and hardware deliveries as well as the operation of the PlayStation Stores and the Gran Turismo 7-Launch were scanned in Russia. In addition, a total of $ 2 million will be donated to aid organizations for people in Ukraine.

"Sony Interactive Entertainment (you) connects to the global community by calling peace in Ukraine."

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Donations to people in Ukraine Under the name 2Ger, an emergency aid or fundraiser was launched, which benefits helpful in Ukraine. Further information can be found in the blog on Gameswirtschaft.de or directly on BetterPlace.org.

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