Azure in Russia. Can i use my account?

Question

Hi, everybody!
I'm learning Azure now and use my promo 200USD. I'm Israel citizen.
Now i going to Russia for some weeks.
Can i use my account from there?

Answer 1

@Konstantin Dobrinskiy

Yes, you should be able to use your Azure account from Russia. As Azure is a global cloud computing platform, so you should be able to access your account and use its services from anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection.

However, please note that some Azure services and features may not be available in all regions or countries, so it's a good idea to check the availability of specific services in the region you will be in before you travel. You can check the availability of Azure services in different regions by going to the Azure website and looking at the "Regions" page.

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/explore/global-infrastructure/geographies/#geographies

Microsoft has faced various challenges in its operations in Russia due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has resulted in economic sanctions being imposed on Russia by several countries, including the United States. As a result, Microsoft has had to take certain measures to comply with these sanctions and restrict its activities in Russia. This suspension was implemented in order to comply with U.S. economic sanctions that prohibited Microsoft from engaging in new business with certain Russian entities.

It's important to note that the suspension of new sales in Russia does not mean that Microsoft's existing customers in Russia will not be able to continue using the products and services they have already purchased. However, it does mean that Microsoft will not be able to sell new products or services to Russian customers until the sanctions are lifted or Microsoft is granted a license to do so.

https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/03/04/microsoft-suspends-russia-sales-ukraine-conflict/

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