American IT-giant Microsoft will stop renewing licenses for Russian companies after September 30, previously reported by Microsoft Online Services technical support. 

It is noted that Microsoft will not be able to accept payment for services in Russia to a local bank account. The corporation explained that non-renewal of licenses for Russian clients is related to the observance of the sanctions regime against Russia. The company's activities in the Russian market are suspended. 

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development commented on the information about Microsoft's refusal to renew the license. The ministry emphasized that they are checking this data. At the same time, the head of the department, Maksut Shadaev, noted that there is alternative software in Russia. The Russian Ministry of Digital Development knew, from the moment of the introduction of Western sanctions against Russia, where everything was going, he added. According to Shadaev, many companies are already switching to domestic OS based on Linux.

Information on Microsoft's refusal to renew Russian company licenses appeared back in August. www1.ru reported this here.