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Putin says services like Microsoft, Zoom should be 'throttled' in Russia

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on May 26, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that foreign service providers like Microsoft and Zoom that act against Russian interests should be "throttled". Putin said it was

Putin Advocates for Throttling Foreign Services Like Microsoft and Zoom

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that foreign service providers like Microsoft and Zoom that act against Russian interests should be "throttled".

Putin said it was important for Russia to develop domestic software solutions.

(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Writing by Alexander Marrow; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

  • Putin targets foreign services like Microsoft and Zoom.
  • Russian interests prioritized over foreign software.
  • Emphasis on developing domestic software solutions.
  • Potential impact on international tech companies.
  • Russia's move towards technological self-reliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Putin say about foreign service providers?
Putin stated that foreign service providers like Microsoft and Zoom that act against Russian interests should be 'throttled'.
Why does Putin emphasize domestic software solutions?
He believes it is important for Russia to develop its own domestic software solutions to reduce reliance on foreign services.
Who reported on Putin's statements?
The article was reported by Vladimir Soldatkin, with writing by Alexander Marrow and editing by Hugh Lawson.

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