As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, many people havemade their stance on the war known.
Companies like Starbucks and McDonald’s pulled out of Russia while different sports leagues banned Russian teams.
While sanctions have questionable outcomes, that hasn’t stopped a cultural boycott of Russian art and culture.
The issue of canceling Russian culture is a complicated one.
Zachary Woolfe of NYT asks: “What is sufficient distance from authoritarian leadership?
There is also a danger to cultural boycotts.
This has the risk of causing a wider marginalization of Russian people outside Russia.
That includes Queen Elizabeth.
Queen Elizabeth, who traditionally remains apolitical as sovereign, has also taken a clear stance against Russia.
