Archive · 31 May 2025
Microsoft Unit in Russia to File for Bankruptcy
Microsoft, a big tech company, is planning to close part of its business in Russia.
This is because of actions by the Russian government, like wanting to limit foreign tech companies.
The company already stopped some of its services in Russia after the war in Ukraine started.
Now, one of Microsoft's Russian companies, Microsoft Rus LLC, is going to file for bankruptcy.
This is similar to what Google did in 2022 because the Russian government blocked its bank account.
The Russian government is encouraging domestic solutions.
Microsoft Rus LLC plans to file for bankruptcy in Russia.
The announcement was made on May 31, 2025, according to Fedresurs.
This follows actions by Russia against foreign tech companies.
Microsoft had already scaled back operations in Russia in June 2022.
Google's Russian subsidiary filed for bankruptcy in 2022.
- Who
- Microsoft Rus LLC, a Microsoft subsidiary
- What
- Microsoft Rus LLC to file for bankruptcy.
- When
- Announcement made on May 31, 2025
- Where
- Russia
- Why
- Due to changes in the economic outlook and impact on its business in Russia, and potential government pressure.
- Company
- Microsoft Rus LLC
- Action
- Planned bankruptcy filing
- Date of Announcement
- May 31, 2025
- Location
- Russia
- Related Companies
- Microsoft Development Centre Rus, Microsoft Mobile Rus, Microsoft Payments Rus, Google