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Artists and organizations have begun speaking out against Russian involvement in various cultural events.

Read on for the statements and plans from institutions limiting Russian involvement.
Formula One ends its contract with the Russian Grand Prix.Formula One willno longer be hosting races in Russia.
In 2014, Putin struck a deal with past-CEO Bernie Ecclestone for a contract that would run through 2025.
That contract has been terminated as of March 2.
However, the FIA will still allow Russian drivers to compete under a neutral flag.
Ecclestone backed the FIAs decision, saying, The Russian athletes have nothing to do with this conflict.
They are not part of it, and they have never been part of it.
They just happen to be Russian.
Spotify plans to make a full exit from the Russian market by April.
Spotify had already removed all RT and Sputnik content from the app earlier.
Live Nation joins the world in strongly condemning Russias invasion of Ukraine, read a statement from the company.
We will not promote shows in Russia, and we will not do business with Russia.
Were in the process of reviewing our vendors so we can cease work with any and all Russian-based suppliers.
Sports and entertainment firm Oak View Group has also announced that it is boycotting Russia.
Instead, the Met will stage the opera itself.
The singer will not be performing at the Met for this season or the next one.
Netrebko previously endorsed Putins campaign and publiclywished she was Putins loverafter rumors erupted that the two were romantically involved.
Met General Manager Peter Gelb recorded this message today about the war in Ukraine.
Carnegie Hall also canceled two May performances by the Mariinsky Orchestra, which would have been led by Gergiev.
Russia was slated to play for one of the final slots in Qatars 2022 World Cup tournament.
This motion comes after European Judo Union president Sergey Soloveychik resigned from his role February 27.
Despite removing the pavilion, Venice will still allow independent Russian artists to participate.
Hes my president, but … Im not in politics, Ovechkin responded.
Not only an alibist, a chicken shit, but also a liar!
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