MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is directing more than two dozen state agencies to terminate any contracts with Russian entities, as states across the nation join the federal government in imposing sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
Through an executive order issued Friday, the governor also asked his Cabinet to refrain from entering into contracts with Russian entities to "ensure that our state does not aid the Russian government's aggression against Ukraine."
"Minnesota stands firmly with Ukraine and strongly condemns the Russian government's actions," Walz said in a statement. "I encourage other individuals, companies and organizations to stand with their Ukrainian neighbors and end support to Russian entities."
