New York State to stop doing business with Russia, Hochul says

New York will no longer do business with companies headquartered in Russia or run by Moscow, Gov. Hochul said Sunday.

The move is a way for New York to wield its clout in a show of solidarity with Ukrainians as Russia’s invasion of their country entered its fourth day, she said.

“As the 10th largest economy in the world — larger than Russia — we realize the unique power that we have to join President Biden in economic sanctions, as well as to look at exactly our operations,” Hochul said at an Albany press conference.

“Are we in any way supporting the government of Putin and Russia who are now attacking democracy in Ukraine?” she said. “We are no longer going to allow New York State business to be transacted with Russian entities.”

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