French government sanctions on the Russian Federation have blocked delegations and exhibitors from Russia from attending Mipim, the global trade fair which is due to begin in two weeks.
RX, which organises the annual property fair on the French Riviera, said in a statement that it is following government sanctions and that there would be no Russian pavilion at Mipim this year.
All Russian exhibitors including the Moscow City Government have also been removed from the list of attendees at the event, which takes place between 15 March and 18 March. About a dozen Russian exhibitors were registered at the trade fair before the start of the war.
A statement from RX denounced the Russian invasion of Ukraine saying it ‘stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine’.
‘RX strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine. RX stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, particularly with our employees around the world who have family and friends in the Ukraine,’ RX said.
‘We also stand in solidarity with our Russian employees working in challenging conditions. In a rapidly changing environment, RX is following government sanctions and policies in each territory where we operate.’
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict worsens and takes a heavy toll on civilians, creating nearly 1 million refugees, living brand Vonder announced on Thursday that it will be offering apartments in four cities for free to the Ukranians fleeing the country.
Available accommodation in Vonder’s properties in Warsaw, Berlin, Munich and London are being set aside with immediate effect, the company said.
Tomer Bercoviz, CEO and Co-founder of Vonder, commented: ‘The conflict in Ukraine is creating a humanitarian crisis in Europe, and businesses, as well as governments and individuals, have a responsibility to do all they can to support the people of Ukraine. We have a number of locations across Europe and the UK that can offer a safe and reliable sanctuary for those looking to escape, and are offering available accommodation as of now. We hope this response sends a message of solidarity to those in Ukraine, and prompts others in the industry to use their facilities to help too.’
