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Published 08 Jun, 2022 05:04pm

Microsoft cuts Russia operations due to Ukraine invasion

Microsoft Corp is substantially cutting its business in Russia in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

Earlier in March, Microsoft said it was suspending new salesof its products and services in Russia.

The company did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

More than 400 employees will be affected, the report said,citing a company spokesperson.

Several major companies, including Apple Inc, Nike and Dell Technologies, have severed connections with Russia.

Facebook-owner Meta Platforms Inc and Alphabet Inc’sGoogle have also taken measures to restrict Russianstate media from making money off ads on their platforms.

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