International SOS hosted and recorded a webinar Feb. 25 in response to Russia’s large-scale invasion in Ukraine. The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives and protecting global workforces from health and security threats. Watch the recording below to hear directly from their intelligence experts on the current state; economic, travel and safety concerns; the implications for neighboring countries; and Int’l SOS recommendations and answers to common questions.
Why this is important for travel teams:
- Use this information as you decide how to properly advise and assist travelers who are traveling or planning travel to nearby areas
- Consider the ways you can make sure your program is travel risk ready
- Get a first-person look at the work of International SOS and how their operations might support your duty of care needs
Short on time? Here are the timestamps:
- Expert introductions and the situation assessment (on Feb. 25): 1:26 – 6:20
- Risks for civilian air traffic: 6:21 – 6:50
- Details on security threats in Russia 6:50 – 8:10
- Closed airspaces and more potential closures 8:10 – 9:11
- Material impacts to Russia: 9:12 – 10:30
- The impact on neighboring countries: 10:30 – 12:20
- FAQs & Recommendations
- Report: optics from the ground: 12:41 – 17:12
- Considerations for domestic employees: 17:12 – 20:55
- Evacuation options: 20:55 – 24:15
- Advice to those in Ukraine/business continuity procedures: 24:16 – 25:29
- Considerations for Russian nationals in Ukraine: 25:30 – 26:15
- Audience Q&A: 26:15 – 33:30
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