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Swedish furniture giant Ikea said Thursday it would suspend its activities in Russia and Belarus, affecting nearly 15,000 employees, 17 stores and three production sites, in response to the war in Ukraine. - AFP

Political scientist says Malaysia should criticise Russia's invasion in Ukraine

It is manufactured by Penang-based medical diagnostic company, iMedical Innovation Ventures Sdn Bhd (Mediven) - filepic

Apple, ExxonMobil and Boeing announced Tuesday in rapid succession steps to withdraw or freeze business in Russia as more US corporate giants take action after the Ukraine invasion. -AFP

From left: Dr Peter Blomeyer (German Ambassador), Michalis Rokas (EU Ambassador) and Roland Galharague (French Ambassador) in discussion over Russian invasion in Ukraine

In an open letter, the presidents of eight central and eastern European member states of the bloc called for granting Ukraine the status of an EU candidate, according to Anadolu Agency. Wires pic

Logos of mobile apps Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, Google and Messenger displayed on a tablet. - AFP

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a joint press statement on further measures to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, at the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, Feb 27. (Source: AFP)

Members of the United Nations Security Council listen Vasily Nebenzya, Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations speaks during a special session of the General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters on on Feb 28 in New York City. (Source: AFP)

Equinor had $1.2 billion in assets at the end of last year in Russia, where it has had a partnership with Russian oil company Rosneft since 2012 - NTB SCANPIX/AFP/GETTY IMAGES