Netflix Inc. said in March it had suspended its service in Russia and temporarily halted all future projects and acquisitions in the country as it assessed the impact of the Moscow invasion of Ukraine. “Today, a law firm representing the interests of Netflix users has filed a class action lawsuit against US Netflix in the Khamovnichesky District Court in Moscow,” RIA quoted Chernyshov, Lukoyanov & Partners as saying. Trending Stories
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“The reason for the lawsuit was the violation of the rights of Russian users due to the unilateral refusal of Netflix to provide services to Russia.” The story goes on under the ad Netflix did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Dozens of foreign companies have announced the temporary closure of shops and factories in Russia or said they are leaving permanently since Moscow launched what it calls a “special military operation” in Ukraine on February 24. Ukraine and the West say Russia has launched an unprovoked war of aggression against its neighbor. ($ 1 = 82.62 rubles) (Reported by Reuters; Edited by Conor Humphries)
