Re: Upwork Suspending Operations in Russia and Belarus

[brian.johnson () netgeek us]

Upwork != NANOG

- Brian

> On Mar 8, 2022, at 3:22 PM, Callan Banner <me () callan im> wrote:
>
> Nanog to suspend work in Belarus and Russia. How do you all feel about this? Senseless antagonization or correctly 
> applied pressure? 
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Hayden Brown, Upwork President & CEO <upwork () t upwork com <mailto:upwork () t upwork com>>
> Date: Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 12:51 PM
> Subject: Upwork Suspending Operations in Russia and Belarus
> To: <me () callan im <mailto:me () callan im>>
>
>
>  
> <https://link.t.upwork.com/ls/click?upn=VqS90m2f8fx8n-2F1K6AZcGXfLgLUteWUSWnuuKn7bbJPL-2FO8m3inY1PqJ73crxew80PjlJt5qPr02gFiHjxdyKkobhczHrZAVPZ3HNowrdPq9BbUqlesjV-2FOGhzE3Y6SKIaCDAKek2t8U70UR7LtRaodY7O1sxKbbtg-2FlKBjlzjsxJ4JMLo7uEJiO6agMn3cJtn_t_GSDjQUoJprWZFQuNBCzFKCSgRNuZk8x9-2Fwc0CoB0e3zqXa-2BLRGEslcb5uWvcPHQA8e-2Bn2N-2BDnNBtnZT-2BpOr4mpK4gRe6NwBOPp-2Bl-2FgGjrc0nncNDF6LagA0bcRq8YwYCLLmdrZX-2FqEC33hqEQPFF-2Bs77c-2BTuNA9tkJ647vWaf2d1FgyRo7rzt0ImvjhMfo4Czw0chMfnHsKzwaCfxEy6-2BoKeq80fiKJZgSu-2BJR5fiqpNN29WT9FBLXfH2dGEVnQV59vB80VXjQQ26j4sMTlusXjCZ88Ia3Ijv-2FujlzmlxfRGGX-2B14U-2F9MRHrHNRbIRysgkaRLR4Rs49xeNEDBmvDhna3DR9WUrPL3Vnc9-2B1JxEOEDqYVGrTpCn1l7Th9154oJBvSivKIa7M1sn18zPSqlHaEcPhUMMZgNoaz01kOE5jS2Fl-2BYwnmuLSZADD7LvyjDE-2B4BoGZ10FMXQDQPU-2BgZHvN89nw6tGobZliMgZ-2BccrK1EsYotRloGBNwtP4Ly8-2FVUyFSzavjl6VDv8BOXXXFra9kLl5vTdRfTxIGaII-2B6WrP6eNqGgHSQ2i6t7TUsjsflLbZpyGre-2BmzX7AZ0GRMspvVGCaANVkRvS41HkdRHLbJA4GPOe0JfMHbdGsnmphYNzfz81HGk1ktASLI4OU7Q-3D-3D>
> Dear Callan,
> As the world’s work marketplace, Upwork’s mission is to create economic opportunities so people have better lives. In 
> our more than 20 years of doing business, we have worked hard to bring our marketplace to more people, with the 
> belief that when people have the ability to innovate their careers and work, they can reach their full potential.
>
> Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine has challenged our mission, values, and our operational 
> ability to bring economic empowerment to those who seek it. Upwork has begun suspending operations in Russia and 
> Belarus and will take full effect by May 1, 2022.
>
> The first step will be shutting down Upwork’s support for new business generation in Russia and Belarus. Over the 
> next few days, freelancers and clients in Russia and Belarus will no longer be able to sign up for new accounts, 
> initiate new contracts, and be visible in search.
>
> We honor the relationships that exist between our customers and recognize the swift adjustments that they will need 
> to make as they process this announcement. As such, existing contracts with talent and clients in the region will 
> remain open, with final billing due by May 1, 2022.
>
> We made this decision with the utmost consideration. From the beginning of the war, Upwork has been fervently working 
> to support the safety, security, and well-being of our many team members in the region, as well as the business needs 
> of our customers. We fully understand the significant impact this decision has on our Upwork community in Russia and 
> Belarus, and we want these customers to know that if and when they are able to relocate to regions where we operate, 
> we will be eager to support them in continuing their work on our platform. Additionally, should the geopolitical 
> situation in Russia and Belarus change, we hope to be able to resume operations.
>  
> We are heartbroken and horrified by the invasion of Ukraine. Upwork is concurrently working on measures – both 
> immediate and rolling out soon – to further support Ukrainian freelancers and the Ukrainian community, including:
> •     A $1 million donation to Direct Relief International 
> <https://link.t.upwork.com/ls/click?upn=VqS90m2f8fx8n-2F1K6AZcGWG3CACp-2BoZjl-2B8R42pvhxEXa-2BGYyykVWjPqlOaTMooNU2Gba6t-2FwKuYzgXMGSEIhA-3D-3DLFDx_GSDjQUoJprWZFQuNBCzFKCSgRNuZk8x9-2Fwc0CoB0e3zqXa-2BLRGEslcb5uWvcPHQA8e-2Bn2N-2BDnNBtnZT-2BpOr4mpK4gRe6NwBOPp-2Bl-2FgGjrc0nncNDF6LagA0bcRq8YwYCLLmdrZX-2FqEC33hqEQPFF-2Bs77c-2BTuNA9tkJ647vWaf2d1FgyRo7rzt0ImvjhMfo4Czw0chMfnHsKzwaCfxEy6-2BoKeq80fiKJZgSu-2BJR5fiqpNN29WT9FBLXfH2dGEVnQV59vB80VXjQQ26j4sMTlusXjCZ88Ia3Ijv-2FujlzmlxfRGGX-2B14U-2F9MRHrHNRbIRysgkaRLR4Rs49xeNEDBmvDhna3DR9WUrPL3Vnc9-2B1JxEOEDqYVGrTpCn1l7Th9154oJBvSivKIa7M1sn18zPSqlHaEcPhUMMZgNoaz01kOE5jS2Fl-2BYwnmuLSZADD7LvyjDE-2B4BoGZ10FMXQDQPU-2BgZHvN89nw6tGobZliMgZ-2BccrK1EsYotRloGBNwtP4Ly8-2FgBrVSEe6mrSMiRnNYMTCA98f5FW-2B5-2B5-2B5Waqt-2BkCDdkvMR07zzbX1YSzFuCToQ2o49VObqBiPMBT0jzAcme5R7IKtUu5lqi4EiBM2V0QU07BLt1Op-2F9fwmyaK4FK3W5T5F3ZoRZ70OjTYHifazL2xw-3D-3D>
>  in support of the Ukrainian population.
> •     Product enhancements to make it easier for Ukrainian freelancers to preserve the careers they have worked so 
> hard to establish, whether or not they are currently able to work.
> •     Programs to make it easier for clients to maintain their existing relationships with and provide financial 
> assistance to talent in Ukraine.
> •     A $100,000 matching program for donations from our own team members to aid in humanitarian relief in Ukraine.
>
> While we continue to navigate these crucial decisions and actions, you can view communications via our Community 
> Resources Page 
> <https://link.t.upwork.com/ls/click?upn=VqS90m2f8fx8n-2F1K6AZcGXdU-2Bum2rQJXDEHDBhrPxBtiOwzotC3S4DgvUvz-2B2MJSNlkdrovYcdi-2F3584XeVj6-2BR-2F0MW3GQylYXvGxtdgfTxex0MNVZi663aaDGlTM4xKCr-2BetDCUxylcJm1wI-2Fic7gx4iLWkFsOJWe8FIg9-2BqJdB2Shj7txnwd3sEpYnLE0VhzWrgBglY59R9MjQlHVWIA-3D-3DWvOJ_GSDjQUoJprWZFQuNBCzFKCSgRNuZk8x9-2Fwc0CoB0e3zqXa-2BLRGEslcb5uWvcPHQA8e-2Bn2N-2BDnNBtnZT-2BpOr4mpK4gRe6NwBOPp-2Bl-2FgGjrc0nncNDF6LagA0bcRq8YwYCLLmdrZX-2FqEC33hqEQPFF-2Bs77c-2BTuNA9tkJ647vWaf2d1FgyRo7rzt0ImvjhMfo4Czw0chMfnHsKzwaCfxEy6-2BoKeq80fiKJZgSu-2BJR5fiqpNN29WT9FBLXfH2dGEVnQV59vB80VXjQQ26j4sMTlusXjCZ88Ia3Ijv-2FujlzmlxfRGGX-2B14U-2F9MRHrHNRbIRysgkaRLR4Rs49xeNEDBmvDhna3DR9WUrPL3Vnc9-2B1JxEOEDqYVGrTpCn1l7Th9154oJBvSivKIa7M1sn18zPSqlHaEcPhUMMZgNoaz01kOE5jS2Fl-2BYwnmuLSZADD7LvyjDE-2B4BoGZ10FMXQDQPU-2BgZHvN89nw6tGobZliMgZ-2BccrK1EsYotRloGBNwtP4Ly8-2FIld1SVIE-2BpcXIvEOfAIL-2FiLU0egdj6rDzseaeJ3KSlgbSdqCJeugJIWcGhBffSzVWFwZrxoeRBa1vDF4CRCrTT6nxUzrT3pNvcUOM-2BjuLX1MPrxOwAsZZXcZjUmXUjf5iPtqmguSC5oUuCs-2FJvikNw-3D-3D>,
>  which we are updating frequently with new developments and FAQs.
>
> Our hearts and support go out to all those affected by this senseless aggression against Ukraine. We hope that a path 
> to peace is ahead for Ukraine, and that we are able to bring our mission back to Russia and Belarus in the future.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Hayden Brown
> President & CEO
> Upwork
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