Everton: Toffees suspend sponsorship deals with three Russian companies after invasion of Ukraine

All commercial and sponsorship activities with Russian companies USM, Megafon and Yota have been suspended with immediate effect.

Everyone at the club is shocked and sad by the events in Ukraine.

This tragic situation must end as soon as possible, and any further loss of life must be avoided.

The players, coaching staff and everyone working atEverton is providing full support to our player Vitalii Mykolenko and his family.

Chris Bryant, a Labour Member of Parliament, told the club to end their involvement with billionaire Alisher Usmanov, who is not officially involved with the club, but his USM firm sponsors the training ground.

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The European Union froze his assets in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

More to come.