Microsoft Has Stopped Selling Products In Russia

Sanctions continue to come from all over the world after Russia invaded Ukraine. Faced with the sanctions of countries at first, Russia is also faced with the sanctions of big companies that have made a name for themselves in the sector outside of countries. Microsoft, which made a statement about the Russia-Ukraine war in the past days, stated that it stands by Ukraine even though it does not announce sanctions like other companies.

A new blog was shared by Microsoft today. In a blog post by Brad Smith, chairman of Microsoft, it was explained what sanctions Microsoft has taken against Russia. According to Smith’s statement Microsoft has suspended all new sales of its products and services in Russia.

Microsoft works with governments

In addition to this sanction, he said that they are in close coordination with the US, European Union and UK governments. Smith stated that the governments stopped their business in Russia according to the sanctions decision.

Microsoft backs Ukraine’s cybersecurity

Statement by Microsoft It was stated that the most important support Microsoft gave to Ukraine was in the field of cyber security. Stating that they are helping Ukraine against cyber attacks from Russia, Smith stated that they are working proactively to assist Ukraine in cyber defense against Russian attacks.

Since the war started Saying that they acted against more than 20 Russian cyber attacks against the Ukrainian government, IT and financial sector institutions, Smith said, He also stated that they acted against the attacks against some civilian sites other than the states and they reported to the public their concerns that these attacks violate the Geneva Convention.

Microsoft will help people in Ukraine

According to Smith’s statements, M.icrosoft announced that they continue to mobilize their resources to help people who are victims of the war in Ukraine. Stating that they are in close contact with UN agencies and the ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross), Smith stated that they also protect these groups against cyber attacks when necessary.

Smith, at the end of his statement, stated that they are dealing with the security of Microsoft employees in Ukraine. Stating that they are in constant communication with all Microsoft employees, including those who had to flee for their lives, Smith said, He expressed that they respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and stand by Ukraine against the call for the protection of the people.