Payment by cards from Russia

[Evgenii35]

Due to sanctions, Visa and other bank cards issued by Russian banks are practically unusable outside of Russia itself. I think AIRBNB should make it possible to pay in Russian rubles using Russian cards. Then the flow of tourists will increase significantly. Some foreign airlines have already done this.

[Helen3]

Why would you want Airbnb to try and circumvent the sanctions ? @Evgenii35 

[Evgenii35]

Because the sanctions are illegal and constitute discrimination based on nationality. According to international law, only sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council are legal.

[Helen3 · Accepted solution]

Absolutely the sanctions aren't illegal - although clearly the invasion of Ukraine by Russia is.  @Evgenii35 

https://commission.europa.eu/topics/eu-solidarity-ukraine/eu-sanctions-against-russia-following-inva...

[Evgenii35]

No one's imposing sanctions against Israel. They've destroyed all of Gaza and continue to destroy Palestinian civilians and children. And when Europe destroyed Yugoslavia, everyone was fine with that, too. As for the legality, you need to familiarize yourself with the UN Charter and not just speak out of emotion.