This time Microsoft, Samsung and Apple stopped selling products and services in Russia
Microsoft, the world's leading technology company based in
the United States, has stopped selling goods and services in Russia in the wake
of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. The company says it has decided to comply
with sanctions imposed on Russia by its government. Earlier, several other top
technology companies, including Apple and Dell, made similar decisions.
Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, said in a statement
that his organization had been working against Russia's position since the war
began. "We are providing cybersecurity assistance to Ukraine," Smith
said. So far, we have worked to prevent Russian cyber-attacks on more than 20
government, technology and financial institutions in Ukraine.
Russia's state-run media Russia Today (RT) and a number of
technology companies have taken steps to limit the activities of Sputnik.
Microsoft has removed the latest RT mobile apps from the Windows App Store.
Earlier, Facebook, Google and YouTube blocked the revenue
streams from their platforms for advertising in Russian state media. Cisco,
Oracle, Netflix and Spotify have also suspended operations in Russia. On the
other hand, Airbnb, an online company providing accommodation to tourists, has
stopped all bookings in Russia and Belarus. At the same time, it has offered
free accommodation to about 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Smartphone maker Samsung has stopped shipping phones and
products to Russia over the Ukraine issue. They will actively monitor this
complex situation until further action.
In addition to suspending sales, Samsung has said it will
support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The company will donate 4.5 million,
including voluntary donations from consumer electronics and stuff.
Sources: Bloomberg and BBC
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