Live Nation, Spotify Join Growing List Of Entertainment Companies Ceasing Russia Business

“Live Nation joins the world in strongly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” said the concert company’s statement today. “We will not promote shows in Russia, and we will not do business with Russia. We’re in the process of reviewing our vendors so we can cease work with any and all Russian-based suppliers.”

Spotify said Wednesday it has closed its office in Russia indefinitely because of the “unprovoked attack on Ukraine.” Social media companies with more than 500,000 daily users must have local offices in Russia, according to that country’s law.