Google has filed for bankruptcy in Russia, citing the seizing of its local bank account by the Russian authorities. According to the tech giant, this means that its local office will no longer be able to operate.
"The Russian authorities’ seizure of Google Russia’s bank account has made it untenable for our Russia office to function, including employing and paying Russia-based employees, paying suppliers and vendors, and meeting other financial obligations," said a Google spokesperson in a statement.
"Google Russia has published a notice of its intention to file for bankruptcy. People in Russia rely on our services to access quality information and we’ll continue to keep free services such as Search, YouTube, Gmail, Maps, Android and Play available."
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