Newark, New Jersey, is the latest city to begin the process of denouncing Russian backed businesses.
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On Wednesday, the Newark City Council unanimously voted to approve the city removing Lukoil's business license.
Lukoil is a Russian-owed gas station chain and has at least two locations in Newark on McCarter Highway.
North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. sponsored the resolution ahead of the vote.
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Ramos was joined by members of Ukrainian community at the meeting.
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