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Source: https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/3\/4\/22962016\/yandex-autonomous-vehicle-pause-ann-arbor-russia<\/a>
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Russian technology company Yandex said that it was \u201cpausing\u201d its autonomous vehicle and sidewalk robot testing in the US. The news was first reported by Automotive News<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n

The company said it was idling its robotaxi fleet in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as well as a delivery service with Grubhub powered by its six-wheeled sidewalk robots. \u201cWe hope to resume the operations in the future,\u201d a spokesperson said. <\/p>\n

The news comes as Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine continued to send shockwaves around the world. The conflict has sparked a fierce outcry among Western nations, leading many to cut business ties with Russian companies. On Friday, Russia announced it was blocking access to Facebook.<\/p>\n

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