The Emmys react to Russian invasion of Ukraine telling move amid 2022 entries
Published March 04, 2022
The 2022 Emmys speak out regarding the Russian government and their invasion of Ukraine in a statement that also calls for their barring.
The news has been released on Twitter as part of an official statement that highlights the Academy’s moves going forward.
It reads, “The Emmys cannot in good conscience do business with any entity associated with or funded by the government of Russia. Any entries currently submitted to our 2022 competitions which fall under this determination have been disqualified.”
They also went on to add that they could not, “in good conscience,” do business with the government of Russia in light of their invasion of Ukraine.
The statement further went on to read, "Any entries currently submitted to the 2022 Emmy Award competitions administered by NATAS which fall under this determination have been disqualified," the message continued."
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