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[philmcc]

I'm somewhat surprised that the PR team here managed to avoid using the word "Russia" a single time.

I'm curious what the general consensus is as to why they would do that? I doubt it's an accident but I guess I can't rule it out.

[maxnoe → philmcc]

At this point, they probably didn't think it was necessary to repeat what everyone outside russia knows?

They made it explicit in their statement about halting commerce in Russia:

https://twitter.com/EpicNewsroom/status/1500236775448588295?...

[smallstepforman → philmcc]

There are civilians from Ukraine (that belong to the other side of the conflict) that have been living in war conditions for the last 8 years. The aid agencies Epic chose are unbiased, and help civilians from both sides of the conflict. Hats of to Epic.

[ksec → philmcc]

1. May be to avoid Russia = Putin scenario. As in they are not against Russians, but Putin.

2. Epic Games = ~45% Tencent. Which means there may be some small PR limitations to consider.