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Isn't it a discrimination based on nationality? We're a small company in Russia and things are already hard for us. And now this. We do not support Putin or his war, why hit on us?

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They are targeting users in Russia, not Russians.

Ultimately, people in Russia are paying taxes towards this war, and have some responsibility for their government.

I am from Switzerland. Got an email too: https://twitter.com/antonmedv/status/1498407020864675843

Because I'm Russian, I guess?

Shouldn't be the case, please reach out to our support and we'll rectify it.

I'm in the US, also got the email.

Reach out, we'll get this fixed

This is what the beginning of economic stagnation looks like and how regime change is forced upon Russia (again). It could be worse, though. You could have a nuclear power rolling tanks through your neighborhood trying to decapitate your government and install a puppet.

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