One of Microsoft's subsidiaries in Russia plans to file for bankruptcy as the company continues to scale back operations in response to Western sanctions and geopolitical tensions.
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Microsoft and other tech giants suspended business operations in Russia, with Microsoft halting new sales and actively supporting cybersecurity efforts in Ukraine.
Microsoft previously announced a substantial reduction of business in Russia, including cutting 400 employees, but it will continue to fulfill existing contractual obligations with Russian customers.
While one Microsoft unit in Russia plans for bankruptcy, the impact on other remaining units like Microsoft Development Centre Rus, Microsoft Mobile Rus, and Microsoft Payments Rus remains unclear.