Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday sharply criticized foreign tech firms, singling out Microsoft and Zoom, and warned that companies perceived as acting against Russia바카라s interests should be "throttled" within the country, Reuters reported.
Speaking at a government meeting focused on technology policy, Putin accused some Western companies of taking an "anti-state" stance and called for a decisive response. "We must not tolerate platforms that undermine our sovereignty," he said.
The remarks highlight growing friction between Russia and Western tech giants, many of which scaled back operations in Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Companies like Microsoft, Zoom, Apple, and others have either exited the Russian market or imposed service restrictions, citing sanctions and political pressure.
Putin used the platform to renew his push for technological self-reliance, urging ministries and businesses to accelerate the transition to domestic software solutions. 바카라We need to ensure our national systems are secure, independent, and free from external control,바카라 he said.
Russia has been ramping up efforts to replace Western digital infrastructure with locally developed alternatives. This includes increasing investment in homegrown operating systems, cybersecurity tools, and communication platforms to reduce reliance on foreign technology, particularly in sensitive sectors such as defense and public administration.
The latest warning signals further isolation of Western tech firms in the Russian market and underscores the Kremlin바카라s broader strategy of digital sovereignty amid tightening sanctions and geopolitical confrontation.
