Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin bans foreign software use in Russia starting 2025
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: Russian President Vladimir Putin has prohibited the use of foreign software at crucial information infrastructure facilities starting January 1, 2025, according to a presidential decree published on Wednesday.
"From January 1, 2025, the state authorities and purchasers are banned from using foreign software at their significant objects of the crucial information infrastructure," the decree read.
The president has also banned government purchases of foreign software for critical infrastructure objects without approval from relevant authorities starting Thursday.
On Feb 24, Russia launched a military operation in neighbouring Ukraine drawing flak from western nations.
In response to Russia's operation, Western countries have rolled out a comprehensive sanctions campaign against Moscow.
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