On Tuesday, the U.N. launched a $1.7 billion aid appeal for Ukraine. Members of the U.N. General Assembly are voting today on a resolution demanding Russia immediately cease its military assault on Ukraine and condemning Moscow’s decision to put its nuclear forces on high alert. On Tuesday, U.N. diplomats staged a mass walkout as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the Human Rights Council.
Apple is the latest multinational company to withdraw business from Russia, halting sales of all its products. Boeing, Exxon and Ford Motor also announced they were suspending some or all operations involving Russia.