The news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has not only prompted reactions from Ukrainian and Russian players, as you can read more about in the link below.
s1mple reacts to Russian Invasion: Please, please stop!
Both Astralis and Ninjas in Pyjamas have tweeted their support for the Ukrainian people and the desire for peace.
We stand with our friends in Ukraine, peace, and free people across the world. pic.twitter.com/bWRUQcYS2d
— Astralis Counter-Strike (@AstralisCS) February 24, 2022
The head of Communications at Astralis, Steen Laursen explained the decision in a tweet.
– In Astralis, we’re apolitical, but we are also a part of a global community. Today we mark our sympathy with our many Ukrainian friends.
In Astralis, we're apolitical, but we are also a part of a global community. Today we mark our sympathy with our many Ukrainian friends. pic.twitter.com/boSeiEwz8b
— Steen Laursen (@steen) February 24, 2022
Updated:
More teams have followed through.
Eternal Fire, BIG, Fnatic, HEET, Anonymo, HAVU, Copenhagen Flames
