Horrible information and painful photographs are pouring out of Ukraine day by day now, because the European nation of greater than 40M individuals struggles to outlive and repel Russia’s deadly invasion.

The photographs and information from inside Russia are additionally disturbing because the Kremlin is viciously attacking anti-war protestors, closing media retailers, and tightening its grip earlier than it loses its grip fully.

Everybody loses in battle.

Right here’s a fast snapshot of what the Russian individuals and economic system are dropping at the moment.

For a extra full record, see this often up to date web page on LinkedIn.

Holding Firm Lets Go

WPP is closing Russian operations. Whereas WPP’s enterprise in Russia solely accounted for 0.6% of WPP’s internet gross sales final 12 months, it employs 1,400 staff there. WPP businesses with workplaces in Russia embody GroupM, Wunderman Thompson, and VMLY&R.

“Our Russian colleagues have been devoted and valued members of the WPP household for a really very long time and I deeply remorse the influence this determination may have on them,” stated CEO Mark Learn.

No Lions for Russia

Cannes Lions won’t settle for submissions or delegates from Russian organizations to this 12 months’s Worldwide Competition of Creativity and its related awards packages.

The Lions may also waive all charges for Ukrainian creatives who’re capable of attend the pageant and refund awards submission charges from Ukrainian businesses.

Ukrainian Advert-Makers Struggle Russian Propaganda

Advert Age interviewed executives from six Ukraine-based businesses to provide their first-hand perspective on what is occurring within the nation, how they’re serving to the battle efforts, evading hazard, and to get their perspective on how different international locations will help.

A number of businesses—together with Banda Company, Grape, and Bickerstaff.734—are working with the Ukraine authorities to focus on Russians who they are saying might not know the reality concerning the assaults.

“Artistic groups, account managers, and all who can work are actually creating content material that highlights the ugly truths of this battle – disassembling the fictional actuality designed and upheld by Russian propaganda,” stated Yurii Gladkyi, founder and CEO at inventive advertising and marketing company Grape.

Banda Company has additionally put collectively a listing of how individuals can present their help.

When Will Anybody ‘Take pleasure in Ukraine’ Once more?

Earlier than the battle, Banda Company labored with the Ukrainian authorities to advertise tourism.

Right here’s a further tourism promo from one other supply.

What a phenomenal, culturally wealthy nation. And what a tragic time that is for Ukraine, Russia, their European neighbors, and the world.

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