Universal Music Group is shutting down its Russian offices and suspending operations in the country.

The company released a statement noting, “Effective immediately, we are suspending all operations in Russia and closing our offices there. We urge an end to the violence in Ukraine as soon as possible. We are adhering to international sanctions and, along with our employees and artists, have been working with groups from a range of countries to support humanitarian relief efforts to bring urgent aid to refugees in the region.”

Universal owns Deutsche Grammophon, Decca Classics, and EMI.

The news comes as numerous companies are pulling out of Russia due to the unprovoked war in Ukraine. Among the other companies that have shut operations are McDonald’s, Starbucks, Mastercard, Netflix, Tik Tok, and and American Express.