Pussy Riot Protests US Tech Firm Ubiquiti Over Russia Ties

Feminist group targets company for allegedly enabling Russian war crimes

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:52pm

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The Russian activist collective Pussy Riot staged a protest outside the Manhattan headquarters of US tech company Ubiquiti, accusing the firm of 'powering Russian war crimes' through its products and services. The group's founder, Nadya Tolokonnikova, criticized Ubiquiti in a series of social media posts, saying 'All we've got left now are radios, cables and pigeons' in reference to the company's networking hardware.

Why it matters

Pussy Riot has a history of high-profile protests against the Russian government and its allies, using their activism to draw attention to human rights abuses. Their targeting of Ubiquiti highlights growing concerns over Western companies potentially enabling or profiting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The details

In the protest, Pussy Riot members gathered outside Ubiquiti's offices in Manhattan to condemn the company's alleged role in supporting Russia's war efforts. The group claims Ubiquiti's networking equipment and services have been used by Russian forces to coordinate military operations and suppress communications.

  • The protest took place on Friday, March 27, 2026.

The players

Pussy Riot

A Russian feminist protest group known for staging bold, politically-charged demonstrations against the Russian government and its allies.

Nadya Tolokonnikova

The founder of Pussy Riot and a prominent figure in the group's activism.

Ubiquiti

A US-based technology company that produces networking hardware and software, which Pussy Riot alleges has been used to support Russia's war efforts in Ukraine.

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What they’re saying

“All we've got left now are radios, cables and pigeons.”

— Nadya Tolokonnikova, Founder, Pussy Riot

The takeaway

Pussy Riot's protest highlights the growing scrutiny on Western companies with ties to Russia, as activists and policymakers seek to hold businesses accountable for potentially enabling or profiting from the invasion of Ukraine.