President Volodymyr Zelensky had implored NATO and Western powers to enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
If convicted, Brittney Griner faces a sentence of five to 10 years in prison under Russian law.
The ANC said the decision to withdraw the TV station has negatively impacted “the freedom of choice to subscribers”.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised the Sky News crew’s bravery and said they were risking their lives so “the truth is told”.
Earlier, Shell had revealed its plans to exit its joint venture in Russia.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the cities of Mariupol and Volnovakhato to allow civilians to leave.
The defence bloc has said it was not seeking conflict with Russia, adding that it would remain committed to keeping channels for diplomacy and deconfliction open.
Russia’s state regulator, Roskomnadzor, said there had been 26 cases of discrimination against Russian media by Facebook since October 2020.
The cat ban will be in effect until May 31.
