In March, the United States imposed economic sanctions on Russian companies and oligarchs to punish the country for invading Ukraine. As the war between Russian and Ukraine continues, the sanctions have had an unintended outcome for musicians.
For one Nashvillian, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is hitting too close to home
Since the invasion began, Nashville Ukrainians have been mobilizing in an attempt to attract visibility and gather support for friends and family members back home.
Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here’s how you can help
Here is a non-exhaustive list of organizations that are asking for assistance. Donations can be made through the links to their websites or social media pages.
Fort Campbell units deploying to Europe amid continuing tensions between Ukraine and Russia
Several hundred soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell are deploying to Europe starting Tuesday night in anticipation of a potential Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
Hundreds In Nashville Protest Trump, Call For Russia Investigation To Continue
Listen Hundreds of people in Tennessee joined demonstrators across the country last night to protest President Trump’s decision to hire Matt Whitaker as acting attorney general, after firing Jeff Sessions. The protest, called Nobody Is Above The Law, also called for the special investigation into Russia to be protected.
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