Kyiv is more than 5,000 miles away from Colorado, but impacts from the war Russia is waging in Ukraine can be felt in and around Denver.
The Colorado Capitol building has been illuminated by blue and yellow light the last few nights to show support to Ukraine. Gov. Jared Polis has divested state interests from Russia and announced a willingness to accept refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Symbolic gestures have occurred all over the state.
The before a game last week, in a show of support with Ukrainian Kings player Alex Len.
More prominent showings of support have taken place all over the state as people have taken to the streets in backing Ukraine. A rally was held in front of Colorado’s Capitol last week. At the display, people shared messages of anger towards Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Some of the 11,000 Ukrainians who live in Colorado attended.
The conflict may impact oil prices, raising the price drivers pay at the pump. But the ethanol in your car is not the only type impacted. Kroger announced Tuesday that over the weekend, it from its shelves while at the same time sending emergency food assistance to support refugees. Coloradans headed to King Soopers’ liquor store in Glendale may not see the vodkas they’re accustomed to buying.
Kroger isn’t the only big employer taking steps revolving around the conflict.The University of Colorado says it’s moving to . Meanwhile, United Airlines, which employs nearly 5,000 Coloradans, has and suspended two routes covering India as a result. American Airlines is also avoiding Russian airspace for the time being.
On Tuesday, the United States federal government announced a . The European Union and Canada have made similar moves.
Russia’s state-owned TV station RT (formerly Russia Today) was dropped from the airwaves by DirecTV. Another Fortune 500 company made a big move. Englewood-based Liberty Media, the owner of Formula 1, slated to be held in Sochi this September.
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