Microsoft cuts down on Russia
- June 8, 2022
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Microsoft is significantly reducing its work in Russia, adding it to the list of well-known technology companies that have reduced or even left the country’s market after Russia’s
Microsoft is significantly reducing its work in Russia, adding it to the list of well-known technology companies that have reduced or even left the country’s market after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
As Ukrinform reports, Bloomberg reports.
“Due to changes in economic forecasts and the impact on our business in Russia, we have decided to significantly reduce our operations in Russia. While the new sales suspension remains in effect, we will continue to fulfill our existing contractual obligations with Russian customers,” he said.
According to a company representative, the decision will affect more than 400 Microsoft employees.
It was noted that in March, the company suspended sales of new products and services in Russia, but continued to support existing customers and maintain offices there.
As reported by Ukrinform, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Digital Transformation Mikhail Fedorov said that Microsoft will cooperate with the Ukrainian government to document war crimes committed by Russian invaders.
Source: Ukrinform
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