Sanctions continue to come from all over the world after Russia invaded Ukraine. Faced with the sanctions of the countries at first, Russia is also faced with the sanctions of the big companies that have made a name in the sector apart from the 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 signed by Brad Smith, the chairman of Microsoft, it was explained what sanctions Microsoft has made against Russia. According to Smith’s statement, Microsoft has suspended all new sales of its products and services in Russia.
Microsoft acts together with governments
Stating that they are in close coordination with the US, European Union and UK governments in addition to this sanction, Smith said that according to the governments’ sanction decision He stated that they stopped their business in Russia.
Microsoft supports Ukraine’s cyber security
In a statement made by Microsoft, it was stated that Microsoft’s most important support to Ukraine is 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.
Saying that they have acted against more than 20 Russian cyber-attacks against the Ukrainian government, IT and financial sector organizations since the war began, Smith said, He also stated that they acted in the same vein and that they had made public their concerns that these attacks violated the Geneva Convention.
Microsoft will help people in Ukraine
According to Smith’s statements, Microsoft 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 stated at the end of his statement 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 stated that they respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and stand by Ukraine against the call for the protection of the people.
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