Microsoft Halts All New Product and Service Sales in Russia
Microsoft stops all new sales of products and services in Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The tech giant aligns its actions with sanctions imposed by the US, UK, and EU.
Microsoft halts all new sales of its products and services in Russia in response to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. President Brad Smith announces the decision as part of a broader effort by Western businesses to boycott the country. The company does not clarify whether existing services remain available to Russian customers.
The technology giant coordinates its actions with the governments of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. By suspending many aspects of its Russian business, Microsoft ensures strict compliance with coordinated international sanctions. Smith states that the company remains most effective when taking concrete steps in alignment with these government decisions.
Microsoft joins a growing list of US technology companies that limit their operations in the region. Apple stops selling products in Russia, Google pauses all ads in the country, and Airbnb suspends all operations in both Russia and Belarus. Alongside these corporate pullbacks, Microsoft continues to assist Ukraine by monitoring and sharing intelligence about ongoing cyberattacks targeting Ukrainian institutions.