Microsoft vows to cut business in Russia 'until there's nothing left'

MICROSOFT announced the termination of sale of the products in RUSSIA in the beginning of March,in June, users with Russian IP addresses had problems downloading Windows installation files Microsoft building on Krylatskaya street in Moscow

The American company Microsoft intends to continue reducing business in Russia, “until there is nothing left,” the HEAD of the company, Brad Smith, said in an interview with the Washington Post via video link. The broadcast was on YouTube.

“As for Russia, we are working there less and less until there is nothing or almost nothing left,” he said.

At the same time, Smith stated the need to help Microsoft employees in Russia and provide them with the support "which they need and deserve."

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Microsoft announced its decision to suspend sales of its products and services in Russia in early March. Smith then said that Microsoft would suspend "many areas" of work in the country due to the situation in Ukraine and sanctions, and also added that the company is helping Kyiv in the fight against cyber attacks.

In early June, BLOOMBERG, citing an email newsletter, reported that Microsoft would significantly reduce operations in Russia due to "changes in the economic outlook and negative impact on business" in the country. The decision will affect more than 400 Microsoft employees, the company will provide them with "full support during this difficult time," the agency wrote.

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In mid-June, users with Russian IP addresses found themselves unable to download Windows 11 and Windows 10 for installation, as well as some other Microsoft products from the company's official website. The problem is solved by using some VPN services. According to CNews, a download error occurs for wired Internet users from Beeline, as well as when connecting via mobile Internet from MTS, Beeline and Tele2.