The active conflict Come in Russia and Ukraine is causing multiple companies in the West to stop offering their services, as part of the sanctions proposed by both the United States and the European Union. Now it is Microsoft’s turn to take the plunge.
Microsoft has suspended all new sales of products and services in Russia
Microsoft has issued this Friday morning a statement on his blog stating that due to the conflict between the two countries, the Redmond company will stop making new sales of products and services to Russia. have not specified whether previously purchased services will be affected, or will continue to function normally.
microsoft has not been too specific in the statement. they haven’t informed How exactly will these vetoes take place, since services from the whole range. neither the how will affect to the services already purchased or what significant financial impact the measure will have on their business.
We can deduce that this measure will be severely devastating for all organizations organizations and individuals who use Microsoft products. This will mainly affect Windows, Office, Microsoft 365, Azure, and even Surface and Xbox in Russia.
Also Microsoft claims that they are using all their resources to to help in the situation with Ukraine, as well as helping Microsoft workers who lived in the country before the outbreak of the conflict.
We continue to mobilize our resources to help the people of Ukraine. Our Microsoft Philanthropies and UN Affairs teams are working closely with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and multiple UN agencies to help refugees by providing technology and financial support to leading NGOs and, when necessary, we are defending these groups from ongoing cyberattacks
As a company, we are committed to the safety of our employees in Ukraine and are in constant contact with them to offer support in many ways, including those who have needed to flee for their lives or safety.