Governor Tim Walz signed an Executive Order Friday that orders state agencies to cut all ties with Russia.
The order, which condemns Russian aggression against Ukraine and also says it supports the people of Ukraine, will require that state agencies terminate existing contracts with Russian entities. They also must refrain from entering into future contracts with Russia.
“Minnesota stands firmly with Ukraine and strongly condemns the Russian government’s actions,” said Governor Walz. “Today, I signed an Executive Order directing my cabinet agencies to stop doing business with Russian entities to help ensure that our state does not aid the Russian government’s aggression against Ukraine. I encourage other individuals, companies, and organizations to stand with their Ukrainian neighbors and end support to Russian entities. I also urge Minnesotans to support our fellow Russian Minnesotans, many of whom are horrified and alarmed by the Russian government’s aggression toward Ukraine.”
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The order strongly encourages other “individuals, companies, and organizations to terminate contracts with Russian entities and avoid future contracts with Russian entities”.
There are now several states that have joined the Federal Government in cutting all financial ties with Russia as they continue the invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
The order becomes effective approximately two weeks after being issued.