John Deere added its name to the list of companies suspending business in Russia.
The tractor giant also said it will not ship machines to Belarus.
Deere said it was deeply saddened by the events unfolding in Ukraine and the safety and welfare of its employees in the region remains a top priority. The company has an office in St. Petersburg and a manufacturing and distribution facility south of Moscow.
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