Nearly three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted the global tech industry, Microsoft appears set to cut another major tie with the country.
According to a filing on Russia’s Fedresurs registry released Friday, Microsoft Rus LLC—a key subsidiary of the U.S. tech giant—is preparing to file for bankruptcy.
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While this step isn’t unexpected, it highlights the growing divide between Western tech companies and Russia. Following the February 2022 invasion, Microsoft began pulling back, first suspending new sales and then scaling down its operations in line with international sanctions and economic uncertainties.
By June 2022, much of Microsoft’s local activity had ceased, though some essential services continued.
This development also comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin urged reduced reliance on foreign tech firms like Microsoft and Zoom, pushing state and private sectors to embrace domestic solutions as part of a broader digital sovereignty agenda.
Microsoft has not issued a statement on the bankruptcy filing, and it remains unclear what will happen to its remaining Russian entities—Microsoft Development Centre Rus, Microsoft Mobile Rus, and Microsoft Payments Rus.
The bankruptcy of Microsoft Rus LLC may signal the final chapter in Microsoft’s presence in Russia, transitioning from a phased withdrawal to a complete corporate departure.
