Reaction of Tech Companies to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Reaction of Tech Companies to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Author(s): Marta Makowska, Oskar Szydłowski
Subject(s): Politics, Supranational / Global Economy, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Security and defense, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russia; Ukraine; invasion; Tech; Tech Companies; Reaction;
Summary/Abstract: Since the beginning of the Russian attack on Ukraine, many global technology companies have taken action against Russia. Restricting the functioning of Russia-based accounts by some social media platforms or impeding the export of technology to Russia by other companies (in addition to sanctions imposed by states) represent a new level of involvement of private actors in international conflicts. Increasing pressure from Western states may contribute to further steps weakening Russian disinformation on social media and Russia’s economic potential due to limited access to high technology.

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