MacPaw, a Ukrainian developer, has published a statement in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
In a statement to iMore, the organisation said Russia has begun a “full-scale invasion” of Ukraine “today.” “We at MacPaw have been prepared for these conditions as a firm that was created and works largely in Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine.”
Oleksandr Kosovan, CEO, stated in a statement on Thursday:
As 21st-century humans, we all yearn for the days when conflict was a thing of the past. In any case, we’ve seen how easily freedom, independence, and the human right to life and choice may be jeopardised once again with Russia’s attack against Ukraine.
For the most part, MacPaw was based out of Kiev, Ukraine. The safety and well-being of our employees is of utmost importance to us. We’ve put up a slew of aid initiatives and established a
Amazon Web Services, which MacPaw utilises, and its payment supplier, Paddle, which is based in the United Kingdom, will not be affected by the current situation in Ukraine.
To keep the public informed, Kosovan stated the team is “calm, focused and enthusiastic for a peaceful future of independent Ukraine.”
To help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty and territorial integrity, he encouraged people to “support and #StandWithUkraine.”
According to several accounts, Russian forces have crossed the border into Ukraine in a full-scale assault. According to the New York Times,
Attacks on key Ukrainian towns and airports began early Thursday morning, as Russian forces crossed the border.
According to Ukrainian sources, Russia has launched cruise and ballistic missiles targeting airfields and military installations in the vicinity of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capitol. Odessa, in the south, was taken over by Russian forces.