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> Not just because of sanctions, but because they don't allow me to. It's illegal for me No it's because aws/azure failed to follow local Russian laws + sancti
by an_guy 2y ago
> Not just because of sanctions, but because they don't allow me to. It's illegal for me
No it's because aws/azure failed to follow local Russian laws + sanctions imposed by US. If you need Russian vps, you can contact Russian providers.
- jiggawatts 2y agoMicrosoft seems to have no trouble “following local laws” in every other country they’re present in. What’s different about the local laws in Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea?
- an_guy 2y agoSanctions. Complying with local law or operating in those countries might break sanctions.
- jiggawatts 2y agoChina is not sanctioned.
- Wytwwww 2y agoYes but the cost of doing business in China can outweigh most potential gains (e.g. Google).
- hulitu 2y ago> Microsoft seems to have no trouble “following local laws” in every other country they’re present in. Except in EU when it comes to GDPR and data processing laws. But they pay well. /s