Microsoft has committed over $35 million to help Ukraine
Microsoft has committed millions of dollars in aid to help relief efforts in Ukraine.
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Microsoftstopped new sales of its products and services in Russiaon March 4, 2022. The tech giant has also fought against cyberattacks and disinformation during the war in Ukraine. Now, Microsoft President Brad Smith has provided an update about the steps the company has taken during the war.
Smith added a list of six ways that Microsoft has supported Ukraine or the Ukrainian people during the ongoing war. Efforts include committing $35 million to support humanitarian assistance and matching employee donations to help refugees. Microsoft has also worked with the Ukrainian government tobattle cybercriminals and to secure systems.
Here’s the complete list of steps taken:
Microsoft will continue its suspension of new sales of products and services in Russia.
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