Microsoft is “suspending” all new sales of products and services in Russia, and is halting “many aspects” of its business in the country to honor US, UK and EU sanctions. The move comes days after Microsoft restricted Russian state media across its platforms, and after Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister called on the company to block Russian Xbox accounts. From a report: Microsoft saw the withdrawal as virtually necessary. “Concrete steps” like this would have the most impact, according to company president Brad Smith, and there will be “additional steps” as the Ukraine situation develops.

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