Moscow, 04 Mar- Microsoft said it was suspending sales of its new products and services in Russia, becoming the latest Western company to distance itself from Moscow after the events in Ukraine.

Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a “special military operation” against the neighboring country. Since then, dozens of Western companies, including Apple Inc, Nike and Dell Technologies, have severed ties with Russia amid Western sanctions.

In addition to suspending sales, Microsoft is terminating many aspects of its business in Russia in line with government sanctions, the company’s president said. Brad Smith: `The most significant area of ​​our work, of course, is the protection of Ukraine’s cybersecurity. We continue to work actively to help Ukrainian cybersecurity officials defend against Russian attacks, including the recent cyberattack on a major Ukrainian broadcaster.`

As a company, we care about the safety of our employees in Ukraine and are in constant contact with them, offering support in various forms, including those who had to flee for their lives or safety.

Also on Tuesday, Apple said it was suspending all sales of its products in Russia.