Putin said Russia needs to 'strangle' Western tech firms still operating in the country
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Vladimir Putin has called for punitive measures against Western tech companies that continue to operate in Russia. During a meeting with business leaders, he agreed with a suggestion to limit services like Microsoft and Zoom, as these companies are seen as undermining Russian firms. Putin underscored the need to 'reciprocate' and act 'as a mirror' to the West’s attempts to damage Russia's economy, arguing that Russian consumers should abandon their 'bad habits' of relying on Western services.
Putin emphasized the need for Russia to reciprocate against Western firms, stating, "We need to reciprocate, act as a mirror," reflecting the West's actions against Russia.
During a Kremlin meeting, Putin stated, "You just have to strangle them. I agree completely," signifying his strong stance against Western tech companies still present in Russia.
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